36-222 (3) 8. Kitchen: Header supporting floor joists on wall between kitchen and
rear stair to second floor is currently framed with 2x2"x6" . It is
inadequate to support the floor loading. Change framing of header to
3x2"x12" and reframe wall from header to underside of roof rafters.
Figure G.
9. Restructure the wall between master bedroom and living room to
support the micro laminated girder in living room ceiling, Figure
H-2. Existing framing is not adequate to carry the weight supported
by the micro laminate.
10. Restructure the wall between living room and the entrance foyer.
Figure H-1 .
11 . Install steel girder in basement to support the framing now carrying
the roof loading from the attic to the basement . Figure I .
12. Ceiling rafters in the dining room are single 2"x8" . The current
roof framing is undersized for the existing span. Each existing
2"x8" should be doubled up by nailing an additional 2"x8" along side
each rafter. Letter J on original framing plan.
13. Construct 2"x6" 16" OC bearing wall with double top plate in basement
directly beneath the wall dividing the master bedroom from the master
bathroom. Letter K on original prints.
14. Add an additional 3" concrete filled column and a 2'-6" x 2'-6" x
1 '-0" thick footing in the basement . Letter L on original plan.
DESIGN& CONSTRUCTION
27 November 1990
Structural Framing Additions and Alterations
Bak Residence
Winterberry Lane
Northampton, MA 01060
Rough framing inspection 16 November 1990 two story wood frame dwelling.
The wall and floor framing supporting the roof is inadequate in several
areas of this house. The following is a list of necessary structural
framing alterations and additions to adequately carry the floor and roof
loads.
1 . Install 2 x 12 wood blocks under ridge pole and between 2 x 8 rafters
where they join the ridge. Cover both sides of rafters with 5/8"
plywood. Drawing A.
2. Construct 2 x 4 framed wall 16" on center with double 2 x 4 top plate
to support roof ridge entire length of attic. Openings to allow
access to both sides of attic are to have double 2 x 10 with 1/2"
plywood between, and shall be no wider than three (3) feet . Drawing
B.
3. Structural knee wall 2'-8" 2x4 16" OC framing with double 2x4 top
plate notched into roof rafters 2 1/2" entire length of attic.
Drawing C.
4. Micro laminated plywood girder in ceiling of living room on first
floor which supports the roof rafters and the second floor floor
joists is currently deflected 3/4" in the center of a 19'-0" span and
is also exerting downward force on both side walls which carry the
weight of the girder to the first floor joists. There is inadequate
support for this framing in the basement . Repair to be made as
follows.
5. Raise center of girder up in center- 3/4" . Cover both sides of 2x6
knee wall supporting roof rafters with 5/8" plywood glued and nailed
to each stud and to micro laminated girder on exposed side. Drawing
D.
6. Double up 2x4 framing 32" OC on main wall on first floor and second
floor to transfer load from roof to new girder in basement . Letter E
on original drawings.
7. Micro laminated girder in kitchen ceiling supporting roof rafters and
second floor joists is deflected 1/2" in the center of a 19'-4" span,
Letter F on original plan. Jack girder level and cover kitchen
exposed side of framing and girder with 5/8" plywood.
Wm.J.TUROMSHA • P.O.Box 141 • Leeds • Massachusetts 01053
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CONSULTING STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
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20 December 1990
Mr. Frank Sienkewicz
Building Inspector
City of Northampton
Northampton, MA 01060
RE: Walter Bak Residence, Winterberry Lane,
Northampton, MA
Dear Mr. Sienkewicz :
On December 14 , 1990 I inspected the structural
additions and changes that were made by William J.
Turomsha and I, for the above referenced structure.
Inspection of the premises indicated that the changes
and additions to the framing were followed as
indicated on the revised plans .
R