Originally Posted By: Steven Brewster This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Took these pics yesterday where the brick veneer was cut out for the HVAC package units supply/return pipes and am not sure if there is a significant problem here. The foundation walls are block and brick veneer up to the sill 2" x 10" 16" o.c. joists. The home is a single story, trussed roof system and the area of concern is below a gable end toward the center. Could not tell if the veneer has a lentil where cut out for the supply and return pipes. Home is 10 yrs. old, no cracks in the veneer or joints in this area. Also, check out the beam termination.
I would think that there should at least a double rim spanning this opening. Any thoughts, code references?
Originally Posted By: Jay Moge This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
i don’t see an issue with the first pic, but i’m not sure what i’m supposed to see. the second pic. looks like the vanier was properly done for the vent however the 2x6 under the main beam looks suspect. i’d be concerned about the strucrural integrety of that beam since there is no blocks under it. plus the “copenhagan” can to the left suggest there is a ledger board inside the sill and not sure what els is holding up the beam.
Originally Posted By: Steven Brewster This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Thanks for the input. I went back to the inspection site and snapped a few more pics. The veneer does in fact have a lintel which I just totally did not see (must have been in a hurry, client had just shown up, how could I have missed that???). IRC code requires that the lintel be secured every 16" over an opening. Does the lack of wall attachment compromise the strength of the lintel and veneer?
What if this had been a new install of a package unit replacing and existing split system. Would the rim joist need additional support (doubled) where the foundation wall had been removed? Any thoughts?
Originally Posted By: Jay Moge This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
if you take into consideration the joist support spaning limits and measur the opening i think you will find that it is not a sugnificant loss of integrety to the structure to have any major concerns. if the vanier was cracking and losing morter then i would suspect it, but that lental looks to be sufficiant. some normal step cracking may still acure at the corners of the lental, but still, no worrries. besides some houses are built on piers and have huge spaces in there “foundation”
Originally Posted By: mcyr This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Steve; I would write this one up as improper bearing support for the main carrying beam.
Not quite sure what the issue is on the pics of the ductwork and the steel lintel.
I would have an issue with the wire cable feed going through the masonry without a sleeve to protect it.
The beam was notched, nailed to the rim joist and bearing on the 2"x6" box sill. A 2"x4" stub stud post was added, like they were not quite sure if the box sill was going to support it.
There is no evidence of a 1 1/2" ledger nor joist hangers visible.
Even though, the 2x4 strut might not be a structural failure concern, it should still be noted as an issue for a SE to evaluate.
