HomeMy WebLinkAboutLETTER Kitchen Ceiling Joists 460 Valley Rd 2024-02-20LAND SURVEYS
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VAN HORN ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING
February 20, 2024
B ding Department
Frank E. Roberts, P.E.
R E: #24-EP-00003
New Kitchen Ceiling Joils
460 Valley Road
Estes Park, CO 80517
Building Cod hifor tation:
2021 IR(1.71BC
Ground snow load — 67.1 ps1(7,710' elcv.
Roof snow load — 51.7 psl
Wind speed — 175 inph Exp. C
Seismic Design Category 13
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Fhe horne remodel project encountered an existing inadequate ceiling joist
configurationin the new kitchen area. To correct this, ceiling joists arc re -framed with
2x6 4), 24" o.c. (max, spacing) spanning from wall to wall in the short direction with
Simpson LUS26 hangers (or similar Simpson hanger) attached to .the wall top plate
and/or blocking as required. At locations where there is not space to installa hanger. a.
Simpson L, bracket is acceptable (L50 through L90). Sawn lumber shall be Hein Fir t.2
or better.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to eall me at 970-586-9388
i 143 Fish Creek Road • Estes Park, Colorado 80547 • 970-586-938S • E-mail: info@vanhomenginee
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