I do remodels all the time and I seldom see grade stamps or connections.
Assumptions have to be made to some degree. When I make them, I assume a fairly low grade lumber such as DF-L #2 for sections of this size.
That’s what you’re missing.
I think Rich’s question is a reasonable one.
T. William (Bill) Allen, S.E.
Consulting Structural Engineers
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-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Hemstad [mailto:mhemstad@mbjeng.com]
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 10:46 AM
To: seaint@seaint.org
Subject: Lumber Species in Phoenix
You're kidding, right?
If you're going to work that far away from home, don't you think you should at least ask someone to take some pictures of grade stamps and connections? Where did you get what information you have?
I must be missing something.
Mike Hemstad
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Original message:
From: "Rich Lewis" <seaint04@lewisengineering.com>
To: <seaint@seaint.org>
Subject: Lumber Species in Phoenix
I have to evaluate adding equipment to an existing wood framed floor in
Phoenix. It is 2x12's at 16" o.c. I assume the typical lumber in Phoenix
is Doug Fir. Is that correct? If so, is north or south? What is the
typical grade number of 2x12's bought off the shelf at Home Depot?
Thanks.
Rich
Michael Hemstad, P.E.
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