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NEW CONSTRUCTION FRAMING DEFECTS(Click on pictures for enlarged view) |
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| Anchor bolts are often not properly fastened to the sill plate or do not line up properly. This is especially important if there are more than one poorly installed anchor in the same area of the framing. |
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| Poorly nailed joints increase the likelihood of drywall cracks and doors being out of alignment. In extreme cases, this could compromise the structural integrity of the homes, especially during earthquakes. |  |
| Missing metal straps allow wall framing to move and cause drywall cracks and bulges. |  |
| Straps used to secure the framing together must be of the appropriate type. A common practice is to bend these flat straps around the beams which is not a proper installation according to the manufacturer of the straps. |  |
| Stair framing is often misaligned but not visible once the drywall is in place. This can lead to creaking or sloped stairs and may compromise the structural integrity. |  |
| Trusses in attic of new homes are often cut by installers making room for furnaces and left this way which can lead to structural problems. Trusses must be repaired per the instructions of a licensed structural engineer. |  |
| We have found several new homes with structural failures such as this one. The framing is usually improperly modified by someone other than the framing crew and in extreme cases like this one, the remaining framing supports can't hold the load. |  |
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