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So it looks like I am thinking a vapor barrier in the attic with a special coating post-installation on the plates to minimize any corrosion problems. Appreciate all the help guys.

Yes, the potential problem DOES belong to the contractor, as well as everybody involved. We have worked with them for over 20 years. Not sure why you came into this post just to insult my concern of the whole thing when I am asking a curious question if it is required.

XR250 is correct. The trusses form a roof over the pool. To retired13, it isn't about playing cheap, it is about convincing others of a potential issue with sound data if it is actually a concern. Telling contractors to do something they don't normally do builds poor repertoire if you don't...

This is just a typical 1-story home. The trusses are bearing on CMU walls on each side of the lanai. The pool is on the ground. XR250, you mentioned sustained high loads. I don't believe these truss should be under sustained high loads.

Hi Koot, I was reading the article you provided about corrosion in farm buildings. It mentioned proper ventilation reducing corrosion problems significantly. The lanai will always be open to the outdoor air. Do you think this will prevent corrosive problems?

Hi guys, Our truss guys are wondering how to protect the trusses/truss plates from corrosion due to the pool being under the lanai (see attached picture below, blue lines represent trusses). I didn't think this was an issue. It is my understanding that any moisture will dry due to the pool...

The footer is 12" wide so the center is 6" from edge. The sill plate is 4.25" from that or 1.75" from edge like you stated. The FBC does not have any rebar tying into the slab-on-grade. I am not taking into account the net weight from the footing, that is true. Was just wondering if I even need...

An assumption is that the 3-1/2" slab is tied to the other side so it acts like a tension tie so it can't rotate, so just analyze it as if the load was centered about the footing for bearing pressure.

So my concern is the Florida Building Codes monolithic footer. I am applying a 5 kip load from the truss above down to the monolithic footer. Well, technically it is applied at a 4.25" eccentricity (12" width - 4.25" to center of sill plate). However, if you take this eccentricity into account...

Sorry for not being more detailed. The gable truss is connected to the exterior walls with a Simpson connector, similar to letter D in the link I provided. The 2x4 bracing is attached very similar to detail B in the link. The spacing of those connections was the question of concern. No...

My apologies, the truss is attached to both sides of the gable roof with a simpson strap on the exterior bearing wall top plates. The 2x4's on located in the middle of the truss. Similar to the link below, letter B. https://hugheslumber.net/blog/35021/building-for-high-wind-resistance

Hello everyone, I am currently trying to figure out what is adequate for gable end bracing. Currently I am running 2 x 4 at about 5'-4" O.C. along the length of the gable and attaching them to the bottom (tie-beam) of each truss, extending approximately 8'-0" over 4 trusses. I do not have any...

No professor, just me trying to self learn wood. I will try to buy it with a credit card and see what happens.

I recently purchased "Design of Wood Structures ASD/LRFD 7th edition" by Donald Breyer and I am wondering if there is a solution manual anywhere for this book. The only place I can find anything resembling a solution manual is here...

You guys have been an incredible help. Thank you for your time and advice on propelling me forward in this field. I will try my best to light read different magazines and reference manuals to get a good grasp on all the new information in the upcoming months ahead.

Wow, my god, I couldn't be more grateful. Thank you for all the quick responses. I have asked my new boss to buy me: 1) Breyer's Design of Wood Structures 2) WFCM 2015 Books I am debating to not get so not to be overwhelmed so quickly: 3) Complete Book of Framing (Do I need this if I bought...

Is there an equivalent level of fantastic book quality for masonry design for residential structures?

Wow, thanks for all the great responses. Yes, it is multi-family residential. I will look into Breyer's Design of Wood Structures and try my best to learn everything I need to know. From the looks of it, a lot of the new houses are block houses because they are shying away from framed houses for...

Hi Everyone, I am a structural engineer with 4.5 years in bridge design in Florida and just recently obtained my PE license. I just got took a new job in residential design which is a big change in both code knowledge and expertise (AASHTO to ASCE/FBC/IBC). The main focus is 1-2 story...