Originally Posted By: jcampbell This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
This structure is about 8 years old… the roof system of a modular home I inspected… anyone seen this particular method of framing before? This is the unfinished second floor of a cape. The built up framing you are seeing is the mid span of the second floor ceiling joists or could be considered the bottom chord or their “truss”…
Originally Posted By: ccoombs This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I’ve seen sim. details but never in real life. I don’t think it is an issue…I’m assuming that there are a consistent number of nails at each lap. It looks very consistent like it was detailed for the framer.
Originally Posted By: bking This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I remember reading something about truss style framing must be done by truss companies with approved plans and fasteners. Home made “trusses” are not to code unless designed by an engineer.
Pictures are not large enough to see the application very well, spans etc.
Originally Posted By: Jay Moge This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
you said this is a “modular”. if by that you mean “2 halfs on two trucks put together on site” then yes thats the way they assemble them. framing is off set for just that purpose. kinda cool to watch too.
Originally Posted By: dlott This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Jay Moge wrote:
you said this is a "modular". if by that you mean "2 halfs on two trucks put together on site" then yes thats the way they assemble them. framing is off set for just that purpose. kinda cool to watch too. 
This is the strongest way to join the two halves of a modular. By
criss -crossing the the joints with the tie-in brace, you have less chance of lag in the center.
