CUT FRAMING CRACKED FRAMING SPLIT FRAMING DAMAGED FRAMING New Jersey home inspection NJ home inspectors perform  Certified New Jersey home inspections in NJ.

CUT / CRACKED / SPLIT / DAMAGED FRAMING MEMBER: 
Many times we see beams and other larger framing members split along sap lines, etc. There usually is little concern here. Often a structural member will have been excessively nailed and will split. Sometimes plumbers or electricians will have excessively cut through a member, to allow passage of a pipe or wire, resulting in a crack running off the cut. Splits at knotholes are also common. The intent of this item is to notify you of any situation which may be hazardous or of situations which may in some way cause damage to the structure. One of the most effective and easy ways to repair this problem is to attach a board alongside the damaged one. Sometimes this will require heavy bolts installed through both pieces, but most often nails will suffice. Sometimes the damaged member will have to be lifted before application of the "splint" and may require a jack. Always lift the member to a slight arched position before application of the scab piece so that it will deflect to a more flat position when the load is reapplied. Contact a Building Repair and Maintenance Company or a General Contractor for additional assistance if necessary. 

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