Archive for February, 2007
Overdriving Nails in Structural Panels
The fasteners must be installed with the heads flush to the panel surface. If overdriving occurs, no more than 20 percent of the fasteners are permitted to be overdriven more than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm). It is recommended that where nail heads occasionally are more than 1/16 inch below the surface, an additional nail should […]
Posted: February 27th, 2007 under Wood Framed Construction.
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It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes. Douglas Adams
Posted: February 23rd, 2007 under Quote.
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FHA Mobile Home Foundations:
FHA loans require the mobile home be placed on a permanent foundation. A permanent foundation is defined as:
Permanent foundations must be constructed of durable materials; i.e. concrete, mortared masonry, or treated wood - and be site-built. It shall have attachment points to anchor and stabilize the manufactured home to transfer all loads, herein defined, […]
Posted: February 21st, 2007 under Structural.
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Breakaway Walls
A breakaway wall is designed and constructed so that it is not part of the structural support of the building and is intended through its design and construction to collapse under lateral wind and/or water loading conditions without causing collapse, displacement, or other structural damage to the elevated portion of the building or supporting foundation […]
Posted: February 17th, 2007 under Wood Framed Construction.
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