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32A-083 46 Graves Street Punchlist 2017-08-17T.A.M. ENGINEERING & ASSOCIATES, INC. 15 BENTON DRIVE EAST LONGMEADOW, MASSACHUSETTS 01028 THOMAS@TAMENGINEER.COM 413-775-3429 Project: 17-044 46-50 Graves Street Northampton MA 01060 Client: Doug Dowd Date of Report: August 14, 2017 Baystate Restoration Services, Inc. 69 Gagne Street Chicopee, Massachusetts 01013 Punchlist Items: 1. Utilize H2.5 clips along the porch rafter ends to drop header sections (all locations). Be sure to utilize either strapping and or anchored attachment point between roof-beam (H2.5), beam-post, and post to railing plate/wall connections to ensure positive connection to prevent withdrawal from potential uplift. Nailed connections (toe nail) shall not suffice. Also shall verify final railing height req’s once roof/floor surfaces finished with Bldg dept. 17-044, 46-50 Graves Street, Northampton MA 01060 2 2. Along load bearing center wall support below roof/wall ceiling area. Use either coil strapping and or 2x4 strut to brace the rafter to ceiling joist. Then use coils strapping or H2.5 clips to overlap the ceiling joist down onto the existing walls studs (all locations where feasible). 3. Along the exterior wall 2x4 rafter seat, ensure along both walls that a headlock/timberlok fastener is installed every other wall stud. 17-044, 46-50 Graves Street, Northampton MA 01060 3 4. In lieu of main exterior wall H2.5 clips, ensure each rafter/stud cxn consists of a total of (10) 12d fasteners (minimum). 5. Exterior placed sheathing along the SW side shall use CS18 or better coil strapping consisting of 2’ long strip every 24” oc (+-) and at corners such that each side of the strap is 12” on each side of opening. Install per manufacturer fastener recommendations. Strapping shall line up over an interior stud and not plank sheathing alone. **make sure that strapping lines up over the existing lower studs. 17-044, 46-50 Graves Street, Northampton MA 01060 4 6. Add timber/headlock faster along each bump out header corners (2 header locations- one shown). 7. If desired- sister existing ceiling joists within living room that contain a long span to reduce potential ceiling deflection/sag even though the newer materials is lighter than original plaster/lathe materials. 2x10 every other shall be sufficient. 17-044, 46-50 Graves Street, Northampton MA 01060 5 Should you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. This report and information contained herein can be revised and changed should any new information become available, site conditions change, or the written request by the contractor and or others. Best regards: Thomas A. Mierzwa, P.E 8-14 - 2017