Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Framing question 4Nov 27, 2023 3:58 am Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: Framing question 5Nov 27, 2023 8:00 am Thank you so very much for the information. The strange thing is the majority of the framing in other areas has been done as you recommended but for some reason they trashed that area. They're still putting in the tie down rods. Interestingly, the engineer specified quite a lot of mgp15 wood in the structure, they have used none. I will engage a structural engineer to check it complies with the plans. One other question, they just cut the top of the steel columns, there is no top plate with fasteners attaching the top of the post to the top plates. Surely this is not ok? Re: Framing question 6Nov 30, 2023 12:09 pm Avandia Thank you so very much for the information. The strange thing is the majority of the framing in other areas has been done as you recommended but for some reason they trashed that area. They're still putting in the tie down rods. Interestingly, the engineer specified quite a lot of mgp15 wood in the structure, they have used none. I will engage a structural engineer to check it complies with the plans. One other question, they just cut the top of the steel columns, there is no top plate with fasteners attaching the top of the post to the top plates. Surely this is not ok? is there any chance you can post some photos of the steel so I can understand what you mean? Edit: I am so dumb, there was a photo already I have been staring at the photo and not putting two and two together. I would love to see your structural plans as I am wondering why there is a steel column holding up your top plates. Normally you would have a steel column holding up a steel beam rather than being connected directly to timber. But if it is meant to be connected to the timber than it should have flanges at the top. If you can post your structural plan that would be great Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: Framing question 7Nov 30, 2023 11:38 pm You are correct that the top end of the post should be capped. The post is there to support the transfer of loads down the post to the slab, and then on into the ground. By not having a plate/cap on the top the post will slowly cut into the timber. The load is only transfered via the wall thickness of the steel (a couple of mm). It will have the same effect as pressing a cookie cutter into dough. It won't cut all the way through, most likely 3mm to 10mm overtime. The 3-10mm allowable movement overtime will cause the opportunity for other parts to also move, causing cracking, or worst. We are Expert Consultant's, and we are here to help. Re: Framing question 8Dec 01, 2023 9:08 pm Your frame is lacking workmanship skill and care and regardless of anything else it is a breach of builders warranty and a defect. To me it looks like form 4 technical school woodwork kids put it together( apology to kids). If a steel post is supposed to be there then it must have a base plate bolted to slab, cleats for connection to timber beams and any studs also fixed to steel, and a welded cap. Your beam over the opening has been cut too short and should bearing on two studs. Check your engineering drawings first. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog STEFF62 Framing should be fine, but he will only be able to nail the baseplates in, I wouldnt think you can dynabolt them after 24 hours. My question is, how is he… 1 6032 Houses have been framed on floor joists since settlement, chipboard flooring is only around for 50 years or so, so why would it not be satisfactory? However exercise skill… 3 17777 4 4031 |