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  1. StructuralEskimo

    New Residential Foundation Wall - Out of Plumb

    Hi Guys, Newly poured residential foundation wall (9ft high) was poured out of plumb between 1" and 3" over about 25ft (leaning into the house) due to poor workmanship. House is about to be framed, joists rest on wall...so in this case they would overhang/cantilever. I think I can get the...
  2. StructuralEskimo

    Wood framed partition walls same height as bearing walls?

    Where I am from they are always framed flush to truss. Although I have always questioned this framing method as it is not the best for drywall cracking and the truss may experience some loading at panel points and in between panel points where it is not intended...but it is hard to change an...
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