Garage project

[whitedogone]

Well it's not marked up but that probably isn't going to stop an inspector from turning it down. I didn't want to push the door so far from the corner but 4 more inches ain't gonna matter i suppose.

Use the portal framing just to be safe. Here are some details:

http://ohiobuildingcodeconsultants.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/portalwallbracingdetail.pdf

It's not really that hard to do. Just follow ALL the specs exactly.

 

[dieselsmoke1]

Very informative link, whitedogone. In your opinion can I push the door header up to the bottom of the plate and frame the door opening below and be in compliance?

 

[whitedogone]

Yes you can infill below for the door framing. If I was doing it, I would just extend both ends of that header extending it over to the oh door king post and put it under the top plate. The one thing that I see in the field that kind of messes guys up is the placement of the 2 required bolts in the narrow wall. It will serve you well to lay the studs in that location on a story board so that you wont end up under a stud and you have room to get the plate washers on. Also, if I was reviewing your plan, I would have called out your bolt O.C. (96") ??? And would have asked for the engineering on the OH door header material. Make sure to slope floor to OH door or install drains.

 

[dieselsmoke1]

Thanks whitedogone. 96" was my error and was corrected to 72" on my approved plans per our wind zone's requirements. I submitted engineering statements on both LVL's so that's all good. I'e got a 2" fall from back to front of the garage pad and a 6" rise on it's 8' apron. My plans were marked for "lug footings" under both ends of the OH door LVL, no specs, so I increased the foundation footprint to 36" square under each side. Also increased to 36" sq under each end of the center LVL as well. Batter boards are up and one side dug after work today. Progress.....

I picked up a Dewalt laser level yesterday (Lowes $90) and am very impressed with it's performance. It's advertised at <.0625" in 20' and according to my builders level it's within tolerance. The beam is easily visable 30' in bright sunlight. I laid a plank diagonally across the batter boards on on end and shot down the length of the trench. Made it easy to step off the backhoe and check the depth at any time, a good trick if you're working alone.

 

[whitedogone]

Sounds like a brick outhouse! Did you see this thread?

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/152236-idea-keep-rain-fron-getting-2.html

 

[dieselsmoke1]

No i didn't. That's pretty nifty.

 

[dieselsmoke1]

The one thing that I see in the field that kind of messes guys up is the placement of the 2 required bolts in the narrow wall. It will serve you well to lay the studs in that location on a story board so that you wont end up under a stud and you have room to get the plate washers on.

What I have seen in the past is the plates and nuts cinch the 2 x 8 only and are counterbored into the bottom on the shoe. Would you expect this method to pass in today's world?

 

[whitedogone]

What I have seen in the past is the plates and nuts cinch the 2 x 8 only and are counterbored into the bottom on the shoe. Would you expect this method to pass in today's world?

Not sure what you mean. There are a # hold downs that met code. I am unaware if anything other than standard embeded J bolts would work in the area of the portal framing. That's because that is an enginneered system so you would have to follow it excactly. When in dought it's always best to call YOUR inspector and ask. Believe it or not most of them are nice guys.

 

[dieselsmoke1]

Dug and poured. Boy i'll be glad to get this thing out of the ground. PLumbing rough in, kneewalls, slab and apron to go.

 

[dieselsmoke1]

BTW whitedogone, I caught a break this week with my foundation inspection. We have two building inspectors in our part of the county, one a twenty something that's known to be "a challenge" and the other a semi retired builder with 30 yrs experience. Luck of the draw I got the old man. Happy Days. He laid out the whole inspection cycle with milestones in a way I understood and can follow in 10 minutes.