HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit Correspondence 2002-4-22
Apr-22-02 09:32A Mort;e~ Eng & Building 0
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MORTIER
ENGINEERING, EC.,
1245 PEARL STREET
EUGENE. OREGON 97401
PHONE (541) 484-9080 . FAX (541) 484-6859
TOLL FREE IN OREGON 1-877-66~.9959
April 22, 2002
STRUCTURAL
BUILDING DESIGN · FIRE PROTECTION
CODE CONSULTANT · PLAN C~ECKING
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
Grass Roots Thinking
1135 CalYoung Rd.
Eugene, OR 97401
RE: 6708 Aaron Lane - Structural Inspection - W.O.#14517-ARC
As you requested, an inspection of the bowed wall at the above address was performed on
April 19, 2002. According to the builder, the wall is 2x6 construction with T-111 siding. The wall
in questions is a gable end at the east end of the house. The exterior is lap siding, which has
been placed over the T -111. The lap siding is bowing out almost an inch at its most extreme
near the top plate of the wall. The heaving is approximately 4' in length horizontally, being most
extreme near the center. A level was used on the interior to determine if any studs were out of
plumb. The interior wall is not plumb, but this does not appear to account for the bowing of the
lap siding. Upon further discussion with the builder, it was determined that the T -111 siding had
been left out in the rain. This wetting and drying of the siding would produce heaving which
would account for the bowing. Upon review of the plans and engineering, it was determined that
the wall was structurally sound to resist the lateral loads designed for this wall. This
determination assumes that rest of the wall Is built of T -111 siding in good condition, with the
proper nailing.
Thank you for this opportunity to be of service. The enclosed Building Analysis Report and
Statement of Conditions and Limitations is a part of this report. If you have questions regarding
this report, please contact me at 484-9080.
Sincerely,
ExPIr8s: * "
Bradley R. Myers, P.E.