Yes it's a two story! It's balloon framed. The upper plate extends up to a certain point as the roof starts to angle- it's gambrel style.
Sent from my iPhone On Apr 11, 2013, at 12:52 PM, Randy Bennell <rbenn...@bennell.ca> wrote: > >>> What you have described is known here as a "balloon framed" structure, >>> which BTW is not allowed by building code anywhere I know of if, as you >>> describe, the studs are two story. >>> >>> The fix you propose is less than an perfect fix, but likely your only >>> option. I would suggest you clean, glue and clamp the sister stud onto the >>> solid portion of the existing stud with good overlap to engage as much >>> structure as possible. >>> >>> Also.. check your local building codes to see if such repair is allowed.. >>> Might be an insurance concern? >>> >>> Grant... > > Balloon framing normally refers to a scenario where a long stud extends all > of the way from the bottom plate to the top plate on a 2 storey wall. > I doubt this "shack" is a 2 storey. > > Randy > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
