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Richard O. Albright, P. E.
Consulting EnQ;' .eer
430 North Rangeline Road (46032)
POBox 742
Carmel. Indiana #082-0742
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l)ecember 13, 1004
MI', Josh Lallteri
Drees Homes, Inc,
6650 Telewm Drive. Suite 200
Indianapolis, TN 46278.6178
Re: Joist
Dear Mr. Lan1eri:
On Dcc<:Il1ber I i) I inspected the joists in the basement of this new hon\t" that were the calISe of
concern becau,", of the locations of some small holes drilled throllgh joists for electrical wires.
Th~joists in question have a span of about 15'-8". The holL-s are about %" in diameter and eJ'e
about 4' from one end. Some of the holes are between I" and 2" from the bottom of the joists.
Based on my observations, I recorrunend that 2' long steel straps be securely nailed underthe
holes along the bottom edges of the joi,'ls with the problem holes to compensate for me
reductions in flexural slrength.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
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Richard O. Albright, P. E.
Consulting Engineer
430 Nt1Jth Rangeline Road (46032)
POBox 742
O,rmel, Indiana 46082-0742
317.581-8877
317..581-8856 Fa,
December 14,2004
Mr, J ash Lanteri
Drees Homes. Inc.
6650 Telecom Drive, Suite 200
Indianapolis, TN 46278.6278
Re: Joists at Lot 36, Lakeside Estates
Dear Mr. Lunleri:
On December 10 I m."l'ected thejoisrs in the basement of this new home that "ere the cau:;e uf
concern beculL,e of the locations "fsome small holes drilled throughjoists for electrical \Vires.
111ejoists in question have a sp"n of about ] 5'-8", The holes are about y," in diameter and are
about 4' from one end. Some of the holes are between. 1" and 2" from the bottom of the joists,
Based on my observatio!1s, I origi!1ally recommended that 2' long steel straps be securely
!lailed under the holes along the bottom edges of the joists \\ith the problem boles to address
any concerns about possible reductions in tJexura! strength, However, I do not believe the
small holes in the joists constitute any structural problem tOt the tlnor above, No eo:-rective
m:tion is necessary.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
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Professional Engineer
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