Originally Posted By: Steven Brewster This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I am looking for a standard that determines when framing members can be utilized or should be replaced after a fire. I inspected this attic and the framing was pretty charred in some areas. Any help would be appreciated.
Originally Posted By: Steven Brewster This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Thanks guys, those were my thoughts as well. I just could not find any concrete guidelines to make an objective conclusion. I have heard the 1/4" rule (if you can insert a ice pick 1/4" it should be replaced) but could not find it documented.
This was an older home, probably 1930-1940. This poor guy called me to evaluate after looking in the attic 5 months after he purchased the home (should have had an inspection). It was an owner finance and they paid 10K down. They were told by the seller that the home was in tip top condition with no problems. You can bet this will end up in a court room!
I really don't understand why everyone that purchases a home does not have it inspected. This guy learned a expensive lesson.
Originally Posted By: Jay Moge This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
oh yeah, there toast. they should either be replaced immediatly, or scrapped realy good with a butter knife over the trash can, buttered, then replaced.
