HomeMy WebLinkAbout2608 CONQUEST ST - SPECIAL INSPECTIONS - 5/17/2021May 17, 2021
Brian Foster
Hartford Homes
4801 Goodman Street
Timnath, CO 80550
Subject: Review of Unit E Lateral Transfer at Roof
2608 Conquest Street, Fort Collins , CO
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CTL Thompson Project Number: FC09209.000-500 L2
Mr. Foster,
Per your request, we have reviewed the sheathing at th e exterior wall of Unit E at the second-floor
top p late. Per photos th at you forwarded to u s , the OSB wall sheathing stops at the bottom plate in
the double top plate with truss clips nailed to both the top and bottom of the double top plate. No
sheathing is installed from th e top plate to th e bottom of the roof diaphragm at this time.
We understand that the building inspector has identified the end of the sheathing as a potential issue
for upl ift and shear. We have reviewed the plans and lateral load paths and have determined
additional lateral sheathing and connections are required to satisfy the w ind l oads.
1. The installed sheathing which stops at the bottom of top plate is acceptable so long as the
top and bottom plates are nailed together per the minimum requirements specified in the
2018 IBC fastening schedule, Table 2304.10.1. Th e tab le requires a minimum of 16d
common face nails at 16" oc max or 1 0d box nails toe na iled at 12" o.c max.
2. In addition to the doubl e top pl ate nailing , truss blocking at the roof trusses is required. The
block ing should be installed per detail 12/D2.1 found o n the design drawings.
Based on our review, if the above connection are satisfied , the wind load lateral path is resolved .
Please contact our office if you h ave any questions.
Very truly yours,
CTLITHOMPSON, INC.
D evin Hougai-d
May 17 202 1 11:08 AM
Devin Hougard , PE
Project Engineer
400 North Link lane I Fort Colli ns , Colorado 805241 Telephone: 970-206-9455 I www.ctlt.com