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thance is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
Pole barn construction w/ apartment above in loft area. No building permit secured; new buyers insisting upon an after-the-fact permit from sellers prior to close (very wise). 2x6 rafters, sheathed apparently only with standing seam metal roofing. I can't imagine metal roofing provides much shear. Could this ever be acceptable? I know this is an exterior picture, but the theme without roof sheathing continues where visible inside. Thanks for your input.
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jkogel is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
In the state of Washington my concern would be condensation on the inner surface. If by chance they stapled up building paper before the insulation, that would help a bit.
Hope they're getting it cheap, cuz it's built cheap. John Kogel www.allsafehome.ca |
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No I'd tell the clueless buyers to go down to City hall and find the occupancy permit (there isn't one) Regards Gerry "To realize our true destiny, we must be guided not by a myth from our past, but by a vision of our future." (Mark B Adams) Commercial property Inspection Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota, Jacksonville, Ft Launderdale, Miami, Florida. NACHI cell 484-429-5466 NACHI02121106 |
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A pole building generally does not rely on wall or roof sheathing to provide resistance to wind and seismic loads. These forces are counteracted by the poles, which are buried in the ground about 4 feet. Of course, when you add a bunch of weight (living space in loft for instance) to the upper portion of the structure, this impacts the seismic calculation. A structural engineer can evaluate the building and determined if it is adequate.
By the way, pole buildings tend to perform well in seismic events because they can walk and flex with the moving ground. That's what I have heard anyway. Can anyone else confirm this? |
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Engineering call. Pass on the liability.
Kenton Shepard, InterNACHI member # 04082383 Certified Master Inspector (CMI) InterNACHI Director of International Development Director of Green Building EXPERT WITNESS SERVICE Conventional and Log homes (303) 717-8940
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condensation dripping down on inslation/ceiling will be an issue. I had relatives years ago that had mold issues resulting from the sweating beer can effect. (scientific name for condensation)
John |
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