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EXCESSIVE SPAN / SPACING OF
RAFTERS / JOISTS / STUDS / OTHER FRAMING
MEMBERS: Most building techniques and rules
are simple and easy to follow. Sometimes out of
ignorance or in an attempt to "cut
corners" and save a few dollars a builder
will fall short of his responsibilities. Often
inspectors will see "draped" ceilings
with excessively spaced ceiling joists, weak
springy floors and walls caused by excessive
spacing of wall framing studs or floor joists,
etc. No noticeable problem may be apparent but
when heavy loads are placed on the members
problems may occur. It may be necessary to add
additional members to "beef-up" the
structure. While this can sometimes be a major
undertaking it often is not. Sometimes a beam,
held up by posts and piers, can be installed
under over-spanned floor joists, blocking can be
added between over-spaced members, more posts
and piers can be installed under floors.
Installation of a purlin and kickers may help
lift over-spanned rafters. These are all
relatively easy tasks for most people with some
building knowledge. Older buildings which have
over-spanned or over-spaced rafters, beams and
girders are common and may be the reason the
inspector checked this item. Contact a General
Building Contractor for additional information
and assistance if desired.
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This file was last updated on Saturday, 29-Dec-2007 18:28:50 EST * Copyright © 2008 All rights reserved by: Accurate Inspections, Inc. A New Jersey home inspection firm providing New Jersey Certified Home Inspections in NJ, by New Jersey Licensed home inspectors. Inspector of record Michael Del Greco, New Jersey Home Inspector License GI 0121. |
