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    Pole Barn Foundation As Built Approach?

    I have a client who needs an "after the fact structure" foundation adequacy letter. I've done as-built letters for contractors that had receipts and pictures to verify, but this one - it was constructed a decade ago by the previous owner. It's just a pole building, with posts about a 3 ft...
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    OSS Add-On Question and Software Suggestions?

    Hello, I'm looking for a software that is easy to learn to help design pressurized on-site septic systems. I am a consulting firm of one, so cheaper is better (everything seems to have gone to subscription), but user friendly is what I'm most looking for. Most of my projects are rural = barn...
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    Roof Rafters Converted to Trusses?

    Thank you all so much. Nope, no ceiling running through, for lateral, it's essentially heavy timber construction, client has 9x6 posts connected to 10x4 beams. We're adding 4x4 knee braces every 8-ish ft, thinking the 10x4 beam and bracing will be adequate for this single story (about 4 kip per...
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    Roof Rafters Converted to Trusses?

    I have client who needs to bring this roof structure up to code. He would rather add rafter ties than lift the roof and add a ridge beam (26 ft length - required a 3.5in by 16in deep LVL, which was a no-go for him). I just thought I'd post this here and see what you guys thought. I guess we...

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