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Peter Chopelas, PE <br /> Engineering & Design Services <br /> 307 N. Olympic Avenue, Suite 208 <br /> Arlington, WA 98223 <br /> (360) 653-4615; Chopelasandassociates@gmail.com <br /> March 2, 2024 <br /> Terry and Teddy Starzl <br /> 1202 Rucker Ave. <br /> Everett,WA 98201 <br /> Subject: Inspection to the roof framing changes and supporting structure for the home at the <br /> above address. <br /> An inspection of the subject roof framing was accomplished to determine how it was actually <br /> framed as compared to the approved plans. It was found the there was a 4x8 beam installed <br /> horizontally, clear spanning the attic space to support the roof framing, that was not on the <br /> approved plans. This loaded the roof framing differently than as designed. <br /> An analysis was done on the roof framing structure, and was found this was an acceptable <br /> change, all of the roof and supporting structure is acceptable. But the horizontal 4x8 needs to be <br /> reinforced. This can be accomplished by either changing the 4x8 to be a 4x10 HF #2. or a <br /> simple alternative can be to reinforce the existing beam by adding a 2x8 onto the side of the <br /> beam. The existing beam can remain in place, and a 2x8 can be nailed to the side of of the 4x8, <br /> so the net size should be about 3.5 + 1.5 = 5"width. The 2x8 HF #2 (or a DF-L) should be <br /> nailed tight to the existing beam, with two rows of 1 Od nails, one near the top edge and one at the <br /> lower edge, at 6" spacing. With two extra nails at each end. It should clear span from the post <br /> supports under the beam. <br /> If you have any questions or are in need of further assistance,please feel free to call or email. <br /> Cy <br /> Peter Chopelas PE <br />