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JOHN THOMAS
CUSTOM HOMES,INC
March 16, 2006
City of Orono
Building Inspections Dept.
2750 Kelley Parkway
Orono, MN 55356
Dear Lyle,
During a framing inspection at the residence under construction at 645 Old Long
Lake Road, the field inspector was questioning a cable system that was installed at
the roof. It connects the tail end of the rake rafter to the ridge beam in an effort to
keep the rake rafter straight over the very long term, or at least give it an opportunity
to be adjusted in the distant future.
As you know, the house was designed by TEA2 Architects and engineered by A.M.
Structural Engineering. Neither of which had required this extra step. Again, this
was simply a system that was installed as an insurance step for the future, and is not
necessary for anything other than aesthetic sag on an extended rafter.
If you or the field inspector have any questions, please give me a call at 952-746-
7999.
Sincerely,
ier
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Jack Carter
1161 WAYZATA BLVD.#218 • WAYZATA,MN 55391 • 952-746-7999 • FAX 952-746-7998