Probably should be in WTF thread, but I’ve never seen one this bad and thought it deserved it’s own thread.
Any ideas what would cause this?
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From what I have gathered from the commercials, it might be Peyronie’s disease.
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I see plenty of lumber in the big box stores with that “hockey stick” condition, I’m sure it’s grain orientation, moisture, defects and other factors that cause it.
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most likely a vitamin deficiency of some sort…
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Just a bad piece of lumber.
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A bad marriage. And I think the web is attracted to the gable.
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It’s a damaged truss. My guess would be the gussets plates were damaged during drop off or installation with a small gap between the damaged gussets at time of installation, over time the unsupported web member bowed. Interesting find.
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This one was just a couple trusses aft of the gable and the truss in the OP.
Not as bad but it still went in the report, so now I’m curious if they keep on bowing or if they find a happy spot and stop.?.
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Truss companies cut costs where they can and often use #3 lumber in the webs when possible. That has been the case in several job I have done.
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Thanks for the information Randy, I knew they were only allowed so many knots depending on design factors, but was unaware of the #3 lumber issue.
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That’s a taller strut; In addition to wind bracing, sometimes the truss installation specifications require bracing to tie the center of the struts together. It’s a good retrofit recommendation, if you make recommendations.
That may have been an unfulfilled requirement from the truss manufacturer. Refer the buyer to review the truss installation drawings (if available).
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It’s a 34 YO house, it’s possible, but doubtful the current owner, an elderly lady, has the prints.
I recommended further evaluation by a Structural Engineer.
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Well now… that is a Fancy word to describe Bad Wood…
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Strictly clinical
Maybe it is identifying as a gable strut
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Detached web. Likely bowed while suspended in hot humid conditions.
Refer to, a: licensed general contractor or b: licensed general contractor with inhouse structural engineer. for repairs.
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