HomeMy WebLinkAboutB-2020-01230 Engineer Stamped letter for porch and garage overhang.pdf7225 Woodland Drive, Suite 200· Indianapolis, Indiana 46278 · (317) 297-5610 · FAX (317) 297-2942
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March 16, 2021
Steve Gray Renovations
7111 Fremont Court
Indianapolis, Indiana 46256
Attn: Steve Gray
Re: 12564 Scottish Bend
Carmel, Indiana
Porch and Garage Framing Evaluation
SCE #21172
Dear Steve:
As you requested, we evaluated a porch post base connection and the framing of a garage
overhang at 12564 Scottish Bend in Carmel, Indiana. You have asked us to evaluate proposed
conditions for the post base connection and existing framing for the garage overhang. You would
like us to provide recommendations as required. I met with you at the house on March 11, 2021
to observe existing conditions. Photo 1 shows the front porch and Photo 2 shows the garage
overhang.
For the porch post base connection, you are proposing to add (2) - MiTek USP TDL5-TZ base
angles with 1/2” diameter x 6” long bolts to the existing post bases. Photos 3 – 5 show the
proposed bolts and locations of the base angles. It is my opinion with the installation of the bolts
and angles the connection can support the loads as required by the Indiana Residential Code.
Photos 6 and 7 show the garage overhang. We analyzed the existing framing to determine the
connection reactions. It is our opinion (3) - #12 x 4” screws should be added at all overhang
frame locations (each vertical at 16” on center) shown in red on Photo 8. The overhang can
support the loads as required by the Indiana Residential Code.
If I can be of further assistance please don’t hesitate to give me a call.
Sincerely,
Silver Creek Engineering, Inc.
Scott Szentes, P.E.
Senior Professional Engineer
Attachment: Photos 1 through 8
Attachment 12564 Scottish Bend
Carmel, Indiana
Page A-1
Photo 1
Front Porch – Front Faces East
Photo 2
New Garage Overhang
Attachment 12564 Scottish Bend
Carmel, Indiana
Page A-2
Photo 3
MiTek USP TDL5 – TZ Bracket
Photo 4
Bolts
Attachment 12564 Scottish Bend
Carmel, Indiana
Page A-3
Photo 5
Existing Porch Post Conditions and Proposed Angle Connection
Photo 6
Garage Overhang
Attachment 12564 Scottish Bend
Carmel, Indiana
Page A-4
Photo 7
Typical Garage Overhang Framing
Photo 8
Typical Garage Overhang Framing with Added Screws
Add (3)-#12 Screws,
Screws Shall Go Into
Existing Wall
Framing for Garage