March/April 2008
Splices in built-up beams; priming a porch in winter; uniform stairs
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QUESTION & ANSWER Q I've been asked to repair a built-up beam where a splice is not over a bearing point. How can I do this? A Glenn Mathewson, a certified Master Code Professional, Combination Inspector, and former deck builder, responds: It sounds like you understand that all beam splices must be over bearing points. Section R502.6 of the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC) specifies "the ends of each joist, beam or girder shall have not less than 1.5 inches of bearing on wood or metal …" Fortunately, this does not mean you have to get out the chainsaw and
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