HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence from Engineer 11.11.20191
EnglneerIng LLC
P.O. Box 3046
Grand Junction, CO 81502
November 11, 2019
Keith Whittenberg
470 Hidden Valley Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Office 970-241-0260 • Cell 970-216-4665
Fax 866-365-3074 • Email dgpengineeringllc@gmail.com
Re: Lot 39, Spring Ridge Preserve - DGP #19-013
Dear Keith,
This letter addresses the issues that Matt Provost raised in his inspection report #5758 dated
10/14/19.
Item 1 - This item requires nothing From me.
Item 2 - This item shall be addressed by the truss manufacturer.
Item 3 - The joist shall be reinforced with min. 5/8" OSB on one side to assist in carrying the loads.
Item 4 - The joist shall be reinforced with min. 5/8" OSB on both sides cut to closely fit around the
duct. Additionally a Simpson Steel Strap shall be added to the bottom of the bottom chord of the joist
to assist in transferring loads.
Item 5 - Holes drilled in rafters shall be reinforced with 5/8" OSB on one side and nailed both sides
of the line of holes and shall extend at least 18" beyond the lost hole in each direction.
Item 6 - The over framing constructed is adequate to carry the applied loads.
Item 7 - The notched headers over the 3 ft windows are adequate as long as there are at least 2 at
each location. The interrupted stud is acceptable. Only two are needed and three are provided.
Item 8 - The window location is beneath roof joists and as such they will carry no vertical .load and
are acceptable.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Respectfully,
DGP Engineering LLC
Donald G. Pettygrove, P.E.
Manager