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Richard O. Albright, P. E.
Consulting Engineer
January 10, 2006
Mr. Josh Lanteri, Builder
Drees Homes, Inc.
6650 Tele<:om Drive, Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46278-6278
Re: Floorjoist, Lot 37, Lakeside
Dear Mr. Lanteri:
317-581-8856
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430 North Rangeline Road (46032)
POBox 742
Carmel, Indiana 46032-0742
317-581-8877
317-581-8856 Fax
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We mel this morning to inspect the cut floor joist above the room in the southeast comer of the fIrst
floor of this house under cOI1.';truetion. The joists above this room are 2 x 10s on 16-ineh centers with
spans of about 16 feet. All of the electrical, plumbing, and HV AC rough-ins are in place and pass
through the joists in many places. One of the joists under a shower base on the second floor was cut by
the plumbers in ordeHo connect ~he showerdr-"in.'Startii"lgabout 1 '"9"'from'the-baekwaU, a section
ofthejoisl aoout I foot long was removed. We discussed various ways of restoring load carrying
capability to the cut joist or transferring the load to neighboring joists.
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The conclusion of the discussion was to add a piece of2 x 10 along the east side ofthejobl, from the
back wall to the nearest water pipe passing through the joist - a distance of about 5 feet. The added 2 x
10 should be nailed with at least two rows of 10d nails spaced about 6 inches apart. Since the cut joist
is not now not deflected, this addition will restore strength and stability where needed. AS an added
precaution, and for additional stiffness under the shower base above, the largest pieces of2x material
possible should be added to one side ofthejob1S on either side of the cut joist, and nailed securely.
V cry truly yours,
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Professional Engineer
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