HomeMy WebLinkAboutGARAGE PORTAL WALL - 21-00381 - 1258 Stone Dr - New SFRBrandon Hall
New Peak Homes
1258 Stone Drive
Rexburg, Idaho 83440
Re: Garage Portal Wall
Dear Mr. Brandon Hall:
Per request, a site inspection was performed at 1258 Stone Drive, Rexburg, Idaho. The inspection was
limited to a construction home that is currently being built and the inspection was limited to a visual
inspection only. The inspection focused on the Garage Walls that are portal framed and are 14 feet in
height. The following is recommended to by-pass the portal framed wall:
Portal Frame Garage Wall
Sheathing:
o The front wall shall be double sheathed with 5/8" OSB w/ 10d Nails at 4" O.C. All Panel
Edges & 12" O.C. Field.
o Blocking is required in between the studs at all panel edges for front and rear walls.
o STH D14 straps is to be verified that they are placed on the sides of the openings.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 208-852-6236.
Respectfully,
Ray McDougal, P.E.
SOUTH FORK DESIGN
South Fork Design
Rexburg, ID
Reviewed By: JJC