I have looked at putting a ridge board, with metal straps over the top of the joists and a face-mount joist hanger to laterally support the joist through its depth. As the joists are lapped, should it be considered to use a wide metal strap with half the nailing in each joist, assuming I can...
I am working on a project that was stopped by the building department mid-construction. The owner is building a barn supported by posts/beams and cargo containers, without permit. I've been tasked with retrofitting the construction with additional supports to allow for the removal of all bearing...
Thank you for your response! I appreciate your advice.
The tower will not be deconstructed beyond removing the nuts on the anchor bolts. In fact, the tower has already been moved and is laying on its side at the site it is to be erected in the future. This is a rural area and the gun club was...
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I have been tasked to design a new foundation for a 60ft lattice framework tower that will be moved from one property to another. The tower will be equipped with a platform and winch system to raise and lower a clay target thrower for 5-Stand competition at a local gun club. The tower...
