Hmmmm. That is a good idea as joist hangers were not used from my initial scan near the access door. I will look closer when it is light outside.
Thanks many,
Tony
Thanks everyone for the great data and info. I really don't think I was resistant to any advice before, but apologies to any who may have thought so.
Recently, I have spoken to one of the structural engineering firms in the area. They probably have 40 or so engineers on staff - not sure how many...
Thanks for all the great tips...
The 6X6 girder length/spans do not exceed 7 feet. However, the locations where I am having the most problems the girder spans are 5'-1" to 6'-0".
I am not sure how VA allowed these 6X6s to be used, but, I don't have the 2003 IRC only 2006. Judging by what you...
I have scanned in my house plans with the generic single cross sectional view of the house construction.
Tonyhttp://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=1bad4491-0b9a-4284-af5e-f9d7d14e659e&file=house0001.pdf
Thanks for the generous responses:
1. the joists are 2X10 (I was wrong orginally). They are 16" OC
2. There are 6X6 treated girders the whole way around the perimeter of the crawl. Those are where the joists terminate for support. Some of those 6X6's are continuously supported by concrete...
Thanks all for the replies so far. I haver attached some pictures as requested.
The joists are actually 2X10. The girders are indeed 6X6 treated lumber. I cannot find those in the 2006 IRC book for one an two story dwellings...
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I am a mechanical PE, but, need some structural advice for my house...
4 year old, 2-story house with a crawl space in eastern VA. Crawl is dry, tested girders and joists for moisture, no issues.
House is supported with concrete block piers. Girders are 6x6 treated lumber...
