Laserfiche WebLink
APR 15 '93 11:34 URA 626 P02 <br />Van Sickle, Allen & Associates <br />4969 Olson Oemorial Highway • Minneapolis, MN 55422 <br />!612) 541.9804 Fax (612) 5,12.1405 <br />April 15, 1993 <br />Mr. Jim Denser. <br />Jensen Homes, Inc. <br />601 Lakeshore Parkway, Suite 1225 <br />Minnetonka, MN 55305 <br />RE: Mackie Residence <br />VAA Comm. No. 930 2 <br />Dear Jim: <br />I visited the sitc of the above referenced project on March <br />26, 1993 to review the large wooden decorative beams which <br />are to be supported by the wood roof trusses. <br />We recommend the following in order to adequately support <br />the beams: <br />Main beam (runs perpendicular to roof trussesN connection: <br />Use 2-3/4" a A307 lag boits on each aids of main beam. <br />Bolts to pass through blocking between roof trusses and side <br />beams and penetrate a mirimum of 4 inches into main beam. <br />Drill pilot hole in main beams and advance lag bolt by <br />screwing - do not hammer into place. <br />Side beam (runs parallel with roof trusses) connection: Use <br />3/4" o A307 lag bolts at 4'-0" o.c. Penetrate minimum 4 <br />inches into beam. Bolt through solid double 2x blocking. <br />Blocking should be connected to trusses with 4 - 10d nails <br />each and. <br />If you have any questions, please call. <br />Sincerely yours, <br />VAN SICKLE, ALLEN 6 ASSOCIATES, INC. <br />Anthony J. Pini, P.E. <br />Project Engineer <br />AJP/cmc <br />0415 jens.doc <br />