Stick framed post and beam?

Specific Inspection Topics Structural Inspections
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This is a new one for me. I stood there scratching my head for a bit, trying to figure out this framing technique. Ultimately it’s one of those ‘while this installation may function, it is not correct…’ moments as it’s a small garage with very little weight on the roof structure. Do any of you have experience with this type of post and beam construction?

Update: DOH! I should have chosen better wording (or at least some emojis). it was a humorous attempt on my part. I fell flat on this one. Yes, I am well aware this is wrong! :laughing:

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Nicholas, you may not have many, if any log constructed homes in your area, but I recommend taking the interNACHI course to help when you come across certain construction techniques like this. Although common in construction, the course really helps in looking for all the nuances.

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IMO, side post to beam connections are inferior. Beams should be bearing atop the post or in a notch pocket with through bolts and not a fastener subject to withdrawal.

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I agree with Brian. Devil is in the details and the connections appear to be the weak link in this case.

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And I agee with Randy.
Need called out.

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And the way the rafters are tapered at the ends weakens the ends.

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looks like the 2x on this one is already gone if i’m reading that wood discoloration correctly.

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Not to mention the bird’s mouth/level cut bearing on a flat 2x board:

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Some very piss poor framing here that relies way to much on fasteners. Would not be adequate for snow country, that is for sure.

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New Hampshire is snow country!

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Maybe it was training on “How not to frame”??

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Well, it is not adequate framing for there.