Beams bolted to posts

[Denray]

Most of today's house had its beams bolted to the sides of posts. 1978 build. I suggested client get a hold of the engineering report. Whatcha all think about it?

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[Marc]

I agree on getting an engineer's blessing. It's a good example of 'caution thrown to the wind'.

Marc

[Denray]

Thanks Marc.

What kind of foundation do you call this?

[Marc]

If the poles are driven deep into the earth - pilings, otherwise posts.

Marc

[palmettoinspect]

Typically you would see the pilings notched and the beams resting inside the notch and then through bolted.

[Denray]

These just seem to go down into the crete.

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Some got dirt around them.

Some are a bit rotten.

Other than that it's a nice set up.

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[mjr6550]

Without notching for the beams the load on the bolts will exceed the allowable load-but it will not fall down. You are correct to call this out. The bolts at the spliced beam are also too close to the end of the beam.

[kurt]

Bury them in concrete and they rot.

I'd want to see notches, steel support angles, or some similar iron/steel reinforcement at all those joints, in addition to more bracing.

[Jim Katen]

That builder was three years ahead of his time.

[Eric B]

My concern would certainly center on the rusting fasteners.