Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit Correspondence 1997-9-19 . . September 19, 1997 Ron Frieh 7290 Holly Street Springfield, OR 97478 RE: Installation of siding. I'm writing in regard to your letter dated September 12,1997, concerning the siding installation on your residence at the above address, In response to items 1-7 listed in your letter, the following observations are based on my visit to your residence on August 29, 1997, 1, When face nailing is used to correct building irregularities nails shall be caulked, I don't recall any face nailing at the time your home received final occupancy approval. 2, End joints shall have a minimum 3/16 inch gap, At the time your home was constructed many contractors contended that they were providing the correct gap at joints, but the joint size shrunk as time passed. They maintained that the product was being delivered to the job site with a zero moisture content, and as it assumed the atmospheric moisture content the product expanded and the end gap spacing was lost There are many joints which have caulking protruding from them which would indicate that at sometime the joint spacing was larger. Presently a percentage of the end gaps appear to be correct and I have no reason to believe the gap spacing was inadequate at the time of inspection, 3. I have no knowledge of the siding lap being incorrect . . 4. I'm unsure of what your referring to when you talk about roof rakes. Clearance from the roof rakes was not a concern at the time of our visit at your residence. In reviewing the manufactures installation instructions I can find no reference to the minimum required clearance from roof rakes. 5. I did find one nail that appeared not to be galvanized. 6. Failure of the siding sealant should be addressed by the manufactures representative. 7. I have no knowledge or documentation concerning the voiding of the warranty on your siding by Louisiana Pacific. If! can be of further assistance please call me at 726-3759. Sincerely, Tom Marx Building Inspector cc: Dave Puent, Community Services Manager/Building Official