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• Posted in thread: Vertical deflection on 10-12-2012 at 09:56 AM
  Update to this thread: My builder blocked and braced some of the joists. It didn't make a
  difference. Then, my builder hired his own engineer to do an inspection. His report stated that
  while the floo...

• Posted in thread: Vertical deflection on 04-17-2012 at 09:42 AM
  FBI; Foney building inspector?You cracked me up! Thanks for the laugh this morning. :)-Holly

• Posted in thread: Vertical deflection on 04-15-2012 at 04:20 PM
  I haven't posted in this thread for a while. My builder finally relented and agreed to give the
  floor more stability. Not exactly sure how they plan to do that yet, but the work is scheduled
  for the b...

• Posted in thread: Vertical deflection on 03-15-2012 at 08:46 PM
  As engineers are liable for a very long time, a copy of those instructions should be available
  somewhere. When you have those instruction you will be able to see from under whether they were
  followed....

• Posted in thread: Vertical deflection on 03-15-2012 at 07:23 PM
  Does the type of joist make a difference? Grrr. Meeting with my builder next week. The flooring
  sub contractor wants to replace the laminate with hardwood (which is great), but if it's
  masking the pro...

• Posted in thread: Vertical deflection on 03-09-2012 at 11:13 AM
  Hi again!I had a structural engineer come to my home to do an inspection. This was his
  findings:"Based on my visual inspection of the floor framing it appears that the actual framing
  was done per the ...

• Posted in thread: Vertical deflection on 02-25-2012 at 12:19 AM
  How do I get a copy of the engineer stamped copy of the plan? Contact the city? thank you!Holly

• Posted in thread: Vertical deflection on 02-24-2012 at 12:23 AM
  :)Yep, it's a silent floor. I'm still struggling to understand everything that's going on with
  my floor. Kind of like taking a crash course in construction. :)Holly

• Posted in thread: Vertical deflection on 02-23-2012 at 04:44 PM
  For now, I'm in a holding pattern. I guess I'll let my builder and flooring company do their
  inspections. If I don't hear what I expect, my husband and I have a structural engineer ready
  to look at th...

• Posted in thread: Vertical deflection on 02-21-2012 at 11:53 PM
  Bridgeman, thank you so much for your comments! While the one year home warranty has expired,
  the problems began before it had, and we have a paper trail that's miles long documenting what
  work has be...