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RC-0194-2023 Y / �--' • Office Use Only ry W• 1 � ADDITION/ALTERATION PERMIT Permit#: PZ-O\°t4- ZO 2.• • Tow Qjee ry APPLICATION Permit Fee:$ 220 742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804 • P:518-761-8256 www.queensbury.net Invoice#: (QO1g . ' I 7 Flood Zone? Y .N Reviewed Project Location: Z (' C - 5 ' 1.151-- 16k fiC i( (2.-j- Tax Map ID#: �..2- LOD Z1tO 1 _,( s Li- Subdivision Name:• PROJECT INFORMATION: 1:i) +yi1 TYPE: 115- Residential ❑ Commercial, Proposed Use: I -MInr,,,+ n': r '.;.-,. ;iP Lingle-Family El Two-Family El Multi-Family (#of units_) El Townhouse ❑ Business Office ❑ Retail El Industrial/Warehouse ❑ Garage (#of cars ) ❑ Other(describe • ) • ADDITION SQUARE FOOTAGE: ALTERATION SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1st floor: I C 1st floor: �- 2nd floor: - 2nd floor: --- 3rd floor: ii f A._- 3rd floor: ....-- Basement(habitable s ce): _a.... Basement (habitable space): Total sq ft: - Total sq ft: 'cj 3� Scope of work to be done: Ste_ of - e ` vi._a -ate 0 [,, Nrlc.__ ^ • • Addition/Alteration Application Revised June 2022 • Contractor(s): Workers' Comp documentation must be submitted with this application Contractor Name(s): "-f�yL ai) �� ne -New. Contractor Trade: 44 Y, ��+ 'PLO dv.bi • Mailing Address, C/S/Z: Re S 8644 S ,s Cr [t,r,s , ,1 s I2TO A Cell Phone: — Land Line: 1 E1 — I`I Email: � .C-0 CO ,a_c_k_1 rr lay n . • 0451rv-1- • • Contractor(s): Workers' Comp documentation must,be submitted with this application Contractor Name(s): A i . a�5e Sy S S Contractor Trade: i j 4-S o a,n re.- i,u.APiv Palo CA, Nei Mailing Address, C/S/Z: y ^�/v_S (ree-1 1.-461. n 1 �� ,o�n Cell Phone: — Land Line: s t% i _ G e0 a Email: • Contractor(s): Workers' Comp documentation must be submitted with this application Contractor Name(s): Contractor Trade: Mailing Address, C/S/Z: Cell Phone: \ Land Line: Email: • Contractor(s): Workers' Comp documentation must be submitted with this application Contractor Name(s): Contractor Trade: Mailing Address, C/S/Z: Cell Phone: Land Line: • Contractor(s): Workers' Comp documentation must be submitted with this application Contractor Name(s): Contractor Trade: Mailing Address, C/S/Z: Cell Phone: Land Line: Email: Addition/Alteration Application • Revised June 2022 CONTACT INFORMATION: PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY OR TYPE, PLEASE INCLUDE AN EMAIL • • Ap licant: Name(s): car( le_ M4-'Try Uki 1-44(, Mailing Address, C/S/Z: 0-1 rc 1-e ©•(' So, V,,iAI S' ( 2 20 Cell Phone: ( ) 32 1 — I I SS Land Line: ( t i1 Email: Se_a-mGLAYI 0. ( ► - Gi19CD . Ct,S 1 • Primary Owner(s):Name(s): jam t , utbS 144-h.C(inQ )&eafr . Mailing Address, C S Z: Cell Phone: ) L ?' 2( U r Land Line: ( Jl.l tor- Email: -1CztAleuvrt r%ge_rr•W t_)9�t l.040-vt K +ke- ine,-r ivy, ❑ Check Wall work will be performed by property only Y owner • Contractor(s): (List all additional contractors on the back of this form) Contact Name(s): Contractor Trade: Mailing Address, C/S/Z: Cell Phone: ( ) Land Line: ( Email: **Workers' Comp documentation must be submitted with this application** • Architect(s)/Engineer(s): Business Name: . Contact Name(s): 1\1 /11NC Mailing Address, C/S/Z: Cell Phone: ( ) Land Line: ( Email: Contact Person for Compliance in regards to this project: CAA- YL VaAr Cell Phone: ( 'J $ ) 32 t -- I t S 5 Land Line: ( ) N/4-- • Email: S e_o_ ry ai"-caw (i (C-o , eon,. Addition/Alteration Application Revised June 2022 • ADDITIONAL PROJECT INFORMATION: 1. Estimated Cost of Construction: $ 37 O?O' 2. Source of Heat (circle one): ❑ Gas ❑ Oil APropane ❑ Solar ❑ Other: • Fireplaces/inserts need a separate Fuel Burning Appliances & Chimney Application 3. Are there any structures not shown on the plot plan? El YES CLVO Explain: 4. Are there any easements on the property? El YES 'NO SITE INFORMATION: • Is this a corner lot? ❑ YES ,ENO • Will the grade be changed as a result of the construction? ❑ YES > NO • What is the water source? ❑ PUBLIC ,IPRIVATE WELL • What type of wastewater system is on the parcel? ❑ SEWER (PRIVATE SEPTIC • • DECLARATION: 1. I acknowledge that no construction shall be commenced prior to the issuance of a valid permit and will be completed within a 12 month period.Any changes to the approved plans prior to/during construction will require the submittal of amended plans, additional reviews and re-approval. •2. If,for any reason,the building permit application is withdrawn, 30%of the fee is retained by the Town of Queensbury.After 1 year from the initial application date, 100% of the fee is retained. 3. If the work is not completed by the 1 year expiration date the permit may be renewed, subject to fees and department approval. • 4. I certify that the application, plans and supporting materials are a true and a complete statement and/or description of the work proposed,that all work will be performed in accordance with the NYS Building Codes, local building laws and ordinances, and in conformance with local zoning regulations. 5. I acknowledge that prior to occupying the facilities proposed I, or my agents, will obtain a certificate of occupancy. 6. I also understand that I/we are required to provide an as-built survey by a licensed land surveyor of all newly constructed facilities prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. • I have read and agree to the above: PRINT NAME: 4 w a rxt. L61_,LA) ... SIGNATUR q A &k.) DATE: 2 (2 Z -2-3 Addition/Alteration Application Revised June 2022 DocuSlgn Envelope,ID:410B172A-7301.4B50-AC20.42FAE102DA2B CONTACT INFORMATION:PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY OR TYPE,PLEASE INCLUDE AN EMAIL • Applicant: Name(s): '.O&('Y i e. Q4' 1.0a.-4.:11 a >� .c) r Mailing Address,C/S/Z:1.r'ec '� DiW _ So- Cler• •F-e1_IA% 19' IZ5; i Cell Phone: (Sig ) 321 -1•t SIT land Line: '( -;) Email: Lmet:.►1.cat.rrig': ,,r1..k .Pa,-vk ` • Primary Owners `�` `� : Name(s):ES%a..i,�ti.VGbCc iS M.U1t.I'S('% re-44 i AD 1&a l��i _Cl✓t'f(1)(_ ! 2 MaUingAddress,C/S/Z.•.�y-t/63 '�i,��,.a,t!/fci der./ r�w,s.�sloc� ,�/Y/.:��� Cell Phone: ( 3i ')y..�9_2 i8i, Land Line:, (• , ) Email: k' M.Ani A ri, r)T41c roa. rra.-..;t:.,t''et `I • Property Owner(s): "/' Name(s): '•Sri r CAS ` ,'l mix-cv c A trlO.(•S Mailing Address,C/S/Z: ;? i_I Cell Phone: ( ) :Land Line: I )' Email: - 0 Check if all work will be performed by property owner only 'I • Contractor(s):(List all additional contractors on the bad(of this form) ' 1 l Contractor Name(s): MG,V.22o CrC. : g-eel. 'br C.1t.elrStirt i Contractor.Trade: ,t"V i rbmC41.44A. I Mailing Address;C/S/Z: 5 z4 MU:Le irk S}uf'—j ItAt J U.Q ©(,& er s U z/ M1 It Cell Phone:. (S►1S ) fe•''aCt=9 ►(t L4o Land Line: .'( 11() �i AU./2 -63`trj' t. 12 at sl Email: 1•'• di c,..r-a�SrsY ID A'tO,j t eb. i **Workers'Comp documentation Inuit be submitted with this application** ii DECLARATION: '1. (acknowledge that no work shali.comnience prior to approval of a cornpiete building permit submission. ;i 2: If,for any reason, ,: _. .mg permit application is withdrawn, -;•: • the fee is , _ !l retained by .-, own of Queensbury: After 1 year from the initial applica i. •-te, 100% • i e fee is retained. , have r•••and agree to the above: ,, 1` , 'I A •LICANT NAME: cb r4i& /I'r QM w - S APPLICANTSIGNATURE:G "V"- —^I� ` - v`^.` ' DATE; 4125`23 t ZS='23 �., ' f=s.41.. b ' rir"ts um. toe �js•�.e.- ' • n �, /� {I PROPERTY OWNER NAME:4 .D.t l f .t Ljk cat,( ' /F 1Cie.C'e�i. 'r 1 li( • 1 Ci- usq�dbr: IPROPERTY OWNER SIGNATlL4Wiln.i,()1, ilawdd(.i t,cuM DATE: ar_c12023 ; o+n7B004e93,r1., FM Special Use Application roe Revised Augu 20a2. r_ e " 4 111W ' 471 SMARTJACK°;SYSTEM f .{ ; t , �"", y 'f, r _• 1 .1 ._. ----- --- - Permanently Stabilize Your Sagging Floors . 4...._ ,.., s THE SMARTJACK SYSTEM stabilizes crawl space beams and r,i floor joists. It's the ideal solution to lift the floors above the crawl z - space toward their original elevation and reduce floor"bounce" 1" caused by weakened floor joists or excessive spans. M : - The SmartJack system addresses weak foundation soils by 1-) creating a solid base of engineered fill to distribute the weight of the home. Galvanized steel columns are cut to length, set t y on.a cast aluminum footing and secured to existing girders or ' supplemental beams with adjustable top brackets. Heavy-duty _ _ - -' I 1. ', threaded rods allow for adjustment and can even lift sagging a.: ,, '-_ - . j , 1 and sloping floors. s`` 4 Regain property value,improve quality of life and restore - t peace of mind right away. i Guaranteed. /�\ The SmartJack system is backed by a 25-year product 5 warranty from Supportworks®as well as a service ` ' , warranty from your local contractor. • _ �•�, • SMARTJACK ADVANTAGES U Engineered fill addresses `, Immediately lifts sagging, �1 Eliminates threat of floor failure problem soils y sloping floors v from moisture,mold and wood rot Adjustable design enables custom V Quick installation,any time of Zinc-plated and galvanized steel 4'' fit for each SmartJack year,with minimal disruption components resist corrosion • z —_-- -.--.=--r HOW DID YOUR FLOOR GET THIS WAY? � _ i _ t 0` Floors above a crawl space or basement are susceptible to all kinds 1 F .,-,.. 1 of problems. High humidity causes wood beams and joists below to r weaken and sag. Weak foundation soils cause columns to shift and • i settle. Improper spacing, or joist and beam spans that are too great, t cause more problems. Left untreated, this results in sagging, sloping - - -__ floors, drywall cracks, and doors that don't open or close properly. THE PROVEN SOLUTION - 7- { _ - 411:11) r °l�' -4,,' �iii{ ..1-pJt3,�A a}'a' 4 f` `u �J }}F'f. ....� - — - -- - _ iM '--.r.-F'g.A tr :•,-r d 1 4 �P4'=' ri ,i ,'.. . , i :1 (14",. -7-4,,Y. •T".1 7",---'••-'7";—,•,°,-,' ... .---:.--:.!--''ye—. ',-..`,,,- ,.. , - ' :5 dr=. r 4616— —.L.'4 t'.. :,,it rli.,.....;.-- ....7 7', . '--•% .17 ....a„2.,, ,,, -f-ep-b..,., ue � �� '`�"'�..... 5'-re- a " {it- J n _ ' % F {4 +., kx P.w." is '; n,�lpt , yy , - -+-"p ^a .?- „c 1'1 jOir , ., , , `----- 5 ;,___ —'I- •`- ��it ,-e?. 7? "- '� ,,r„.'"rT,d,r � .L it �vA' li.j }�• r .t JwYI�Fif.nr __ � �' r _ ;s� ..�t3�..tr�e,r+��f_: y��� !,o'.. Excavate 2'x 2' x 2' hole at each new . Fill hole with compacted engineered fill and set SmartJack location. high-strength cast aluminum SmartJack base. 4011 , 1 L] =-- t..1.4'"'14;4: _ i I. ; ,� , r y ��s I �" , I , , .i, .. , ,,„. 1-- , 1 4 ' _..._ .r w > Measure, cut and assemble steel SmartJack columns Connect SmartJack to existing or and adjustable top bracket components. supplemental beam, tighten and lift. 0 FIX&PROTECT I Add supplemental beams supported by additional SmartJacks to proactively stop floor problems before they start. Foundation Learn more about this product and find your local O dealer at FoundationSupportworks.com Supportworks. PN#MBRSJ © 2021 Supportworks,Inc. ten, c . .:_. r .d CD . POWE BRACE"'SYSTEM A.. .2."\1n ; i _ 1:1.1 4,\: . V. . ,i.. ' , kg,3], .i , Ir • 1� � 1 ,{ ly 1 i M - [ .� ,, , 11f .11 Ihr y {ifs. 7 ' ��g�.. ;.:1 .* �-I 4 ti4i - . /t1�,� -1 i 2 "► �_1 __ •. k sir , ermanentl Stabilize Y Your Foundation Walls THE POWERBRACE SYSTEM permanently stabilizes r F�. foundation walls.Zinc-plated steel beams are custom-fit to your basement height and tightly secured against the wall with brackets that are anchored to the basement floor below and first-floor framing above. ,I This patented design can be tightened over time, `i -_ --'•'- permanently eliminating any further inward movement— - ; j sI and potentially reversing the effects of wall failure— r y without invasive drilling or digging. The PowerBrace system can be installed year- round, often within a single day. Regain lost property - 4 .,r " value,improve quality of life and restore peace of �. t r mind right away. _ ri:” j . - Guaranteed. .„ OThe PowerBrace system is backed by a 25-year product warranty from Supportworks®as well as a service warranty from your local contractor. POWERBRACE ADVANTAGES i Effectively stabilize block _[T No disturbance to lawn 0 Zinc-plated system and poured concrete walls `l and landscaping resists corrosion [ No heavy equipment needed H Engineered top brackets �" Can be tightened during dry for installation distribute load evenly G. seasons to straighten wall over time , • • �'' HOW DID YOUR WALL GET THIS WAY? :r�i' , .,,n". k,.,F+ -. -,c •,•per `' Foundation walls not only support the weight of your home, but also must resist horizontal pressure from the soil outside. When your home was built, a hole was dug for the basement. After construction, the hole was backfilled, creating what engineers call an "active wedge" of loose fill ....• i'=t'• « soil that is much less dense than undisturbed, native soil. Water flows into , this area more easily, exerting inward pressure on your foundation—even more so when the water freezes or clay soils expand. Under • - k::, ..- • . ' - i stress,the walls can begin to crack, bow or lean in. THE PROVEN SOLUTION .„..,---- ,i; ''• , iiii . otif.---.. , Or t .< --t" i . . . . Measure wall height and cut PowerBrace beam to length. Bottom of beam is anchored to the floor. �1 _.. _ 4 _ , ,rT _ _ ems.,.. • .. _. � ^' tt - tv - k J 1 1r j _ ,, ._ y Top bracket is installed and 4beam is secured. System can be tightened to straighten the wall over time. 0 FIX&PROTECT I Add WallDefense°to permanently stabilize other foundation walls that are not yet showing signs of damage. 41115/ Learn more about this product and find your local Foundation dealer at FoundationSupportworks.com and find your com Supportworks PN#MBRPB © 2023 Supportworks,Inc.. jack Hail Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 165 Bay Street DE " Glens Falls NY 12801 , ��' Date March 13, 2023, 518-792-7114 FAX:518-792-1889 Proposal# 282030-01 APR 2 S 2023 Customer ID 129237 (OWdV Of=_ UEEt1DS OIL TO PROPANE GAS CONVERSION HV C BILD of CCSr' URy Billing Information Service at WAYNE LAW I WAYNE LAW 266 CHESTNUT RIDGE ROAD 266 CHESTNUT RIDGE ROAD QUEENSBURY NY 12804 QUEENSBURY NY 12804 518-415-2445 518-415-2445 FURNACE AC READY ROPANE GAS 95% EFFICIENT SINGLE STAGE 80K BTU FURNACE MAKE: INTERNATIONAL COMFORT:PRODUCTS MODEL:York N95ESN0801716 AFUE: 95,0% • BLOWER MOTOR: MULTI-SPEED ECM MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY: >PARTS: 10-YEARS.. >LABOR: 1-YEARS, ITEMIZED WORK SCOPE `>Remove existing furnace. Shut off oil line at oil tank. Remove,oil line and filter >set new furnace in place with new 3.5-ton end4x cased coil and perform electrical and gaspiping connections. Include shut off switch and outlet at furnace >run new gas piping across basement and stub through rim joist at agreed location for propane company to make exterior connections and install propane tanks. Customer is responsible for contacting a propane supplier and coordinating delivery on last day of installation >install new condensate pump, tubing, pvc drain and tie into existing house drain >install new pvc intake and exhaust out through joist bay at rear of home >connect new furnace to existing duct work with new sheet metal supply transition and new return filter drop >install new digital programmable thermostat >complete manufacturers new-system start-up and safety checklist. • >dispose of work-related debris. >complete final system walk through with the purchaser. Total 8,084.00 - Page 1 of 3 Invoice Jack Hall Plumbing& Heating, Inc. 165 Bay Street Glens Falls NY 12801 518-792-7114 FAX: 518-792-1889 Invoice# 367897 Account#129237 Date: 3/13/2023 Page# 1 of 2 Service At: WAYNE LAW WAYNE LAW 266 CHESTNUT RIDGE ROAD 266 CHESTNUT RIDGE ROAD QUEENSBURY NY 12804 QUEENSBURY NY 12804 Service Date 3/13/2023 PO# Job#282024 Contract# Claim# Customer/realtor would like quote to replace section of rotted cast iron sewer piping in the basement.Also and was not listed in notes that they also have leaks coining from both bathrooms as well needs a quote for a replacement oil furnace and fuel tank. Spoke with office and scheduled a free estimate with Ron Ladue to quote furnace/fuel tank replacement. Realtor/buyer did not know where septic tank is and sewer line is bad at tee in concrete/block wall that may also have to be accessed and require digging on exterior of house for replacement and could push up the cost of job higher. See work suggested for plumbing repair quotes. s • Recommendations Replacement of main cast iron piping UP TO THE TEE of the basement wall. LABOR-2 GUYS-Approximate 1 - 1 & 1/2 days-$3200 plus tax PARTS/MATERIALS-$1600.00 plus tax Replace main bathroom waste overflow with drain stopper complete and new trap. LABOR-$405.00 plus tax PARTS/MA 1'LRIALS$350.00 plus tax — QUOTE FOR REPAIRS EMAILED TO LISAWILLWURK4IT@GMAIL.COM ON 3/15/23 Description Of Service Quantity Unit Price Extended Price Tax BILLABLE ESTIMATE 1 $99.00 $99.00 Sub Total $99.00 WAR Tax 6.93 Total $105.93, 3/13/2023 Payment $105.93 c/Master Card Auth: 370979 Balance Due $0.00 Paid in Full. We appreciate your business! Thank you for choosing Jack Hall Plumbing&Heating,Inc. Prompt Payment is Greatly Appreciated. Invoice •1 Jack Hall Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 165 Bay Street Glens Falls NY 12801 518-792-7114 FAX: 518-792-1889 i Invoice# 367897 Account#129237 Date: 3/13/2023 Page# 2of2 . Work.Authorized Payment TERMS: Uwe understand and agree that payments are due upon completion of service.If any payments are not made timely,the Company will add 2%per month to any balance owed and in the event of non-payment for the work or default Uwe agree to pay the company's reasonable collection charges,costs and attorney fees.Cancellation fee will apply if job is cancelled after equipment is ordered and we are charged restocking fees by our vendor. C Jack HaJI Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 165 Bay Street Glens Falls NY 12801 • Date March 13, 2023 518-792-7114 FAX:518-792-1889 Proposal# 282030-01 Customer ID . 129237 ADD ON ULL CENTRAL AIR- 14 SEER SINGLE STAGE 3.5 TON AC OUTDOOR CONDENSER BRAND: INTERNATIONAL COMFORT PRODUCTS MODEL: R4A4S42AKANA EFFICIENCY: 14 SEER LIMITED WARRANTY: ' 0 >PARTS:10-YEARS (LIMITED) - >LABOR: 1-YEARS . ITEMIZED.WORK SCOPE: . >Level ground on exterior end of home and place polymer pad with condenser >install new refrigerant line set from condenser to indoor coil >run new electrical from main panel box to exterior condenser with safety disconnect >sweep and evacuate refrigerant system. Add additional charge if necessary Total $4,468.00 • SPECIAL OFFER IMITED TIME SPECIAL OFFER Receive 5%off either:option With 50%cash'or eheckdeposit and 50%cash-or check°payment upoiieornpletion Total : : AVAILABLE FINANCING THE FOLLOWING IS AVAILABLE THROUGH GREENSKY FINANCIAL WITH APPLICATION AND CREDIT APPROVAL 12 MONTHS NO INTEREST WITH PAYMENTS BASED ON 84 MONTH REPAYMENT TERM OR 6.99% INTEREST FOR 60 MONTHS NOTES AND EXCLUSIONS ***Pricing does not include modification or removal of the oil tank. We suggest contacting mc-environ'mental services inc for tank removal ***Customer will have to contact a propane supplier and coordinate tank with exterior line installation on final day of furnace installation ***Jack Hall Plumbing and Heating is not responsible for the current condition or performance of the existing duct work,wall or floor registers. Pricing doesn't not include the replacement of any registers or grills r Page 2 of 3 Jack HMI Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 165 Bay Street Glens Falls NY 12801 Date March 13, 2023 518-792-7114 FAX:518-792-1889 ' Proposal# 282030-01 Customer ID 129237 ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS Equipment is warrantied per,Manufacturer's guidelines. IT IS THE CUSTOMER'S SOLE RESPONSIBILITY TO REGISTER ANY NEW EQUIPMENT FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES.We cannot warranty any existing systems or components for performance, proper operation or service life. Proposal valid for 30 days. ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL:The above pricing, scope of work and conditions are satisfactory and hereby accepted.You are authorized • to do the work as specified. I/We understand and agree that payments to do the work will be made in accordance with the payments terms set forth in this proposal. If any payments are not made timely,the Company will add 2% per month to any balances owed, and in the event of non-payment for the work or default, I/We agree to pay the Company's reasonable collection charges, costs and attorney fees. Cancellation fee will apply if equipment is ordered and we are charged restocking fees by our vendor. TERMS:50% UPON ACCEPTANCE, 50%AT COMPLETION Accepted Option: - Acceptance(Customer) Date Approval (Company) Date • • • • • • Page 3 of 3 Horizontal and stair step cracking 2"Deflection Horizontal crack 49.5" above floor 1 Ductsvoa'k on loft side will need to be moved 43'0" 8 8 8 e _ d B B 8 El 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 r- • 6'0II o 21'6" - Cracw�Addri•�on I `.Y1 , " 32`0" 6 0 iD O i.. o " weu pump ••El El El crimi D 18 15 r0 14.13 12 11 10 00 •4' • Horizontal and stair step creaking 22'0" 1-1.5'Deflection Davey Front/Street • • v'r_ TF 800-752-5807 n>Crrn:� r 266 Chestnut Ridge Rd. 0 518-371-9621 Queensbury,NY 12804 F 518-371-5888 Prepared om 12-15-22 Product List • PowerBrace,8',Top Bridge Bracket 9 PooerBrace,8',Lever Bracket•2•s8' ....... 7 Smartlady5-7 5 Joist Assist Bracket,2' 5 EverLast Basement Windows 3 Rimloistlnselztion 130R Project Summary y��J My Basement $4,328.50 m+. • Permanently Stabilize Walls $14.842.30 .rr'o•n o o Permanently Stabilize Floors $5.368.00 ilurrators- Total Investment $24,538.80 1ar+la c Total Contract Price • $24,538.80 i ' aera.iao Deposit Required-25% $6,134.70 lor�,l Deposit Paid $0.00 Amount Due Upon Installation $24,538.80 My Basement: includes 3 replacement windows ar(c Rim Joist Foam_fpr the entire perimeter Material: $3,029.95 • Labor: $1,298.55 . • ✓, Permanently Stabilize Walls includes 9 Power Braceshe back wall and 7 on the front wall Material: $10,389.61 • Labor: $4,452.69 • r • Permanently Stabilize Floors includes 5 SmartJacks and joist assist brackets o replace the posts that are rotted out at the bottom • Material: $3,757.60 y S\'1n Labor: $1,610.40 (N\a rs' c_, ylpy- • c.If you need any further explanation please call'me at (518)229-8076 Thank You, Tonya Stephenson Adirondack Basement Systems • • • • Foundation Supportworks. 'FILE COPY to*leri TOWN OF QUEENSBURY BUILDING DEPARTMENT Based on our limited examination,compliance with our comments shall not be construed as indicating the plans and specifications are in full compliance with the Building Codes of New York State. POW RBRAC TM t S »� V \TAL l NSTALLATO\ GD S C APT R 1 Lever Bracket Blocking Guidelines • . Chapter 1: Lever Bracket Blocking Guidelines I� .ii..‘ -It. 'y>' - + r. r \ \ • r. ss, ,. .A Figure 1.1 Standard lever bracket installation Summary The installation of the PowerBrace lever bracket system with joists parallel to the wall utilizes full-depth sawn lumber blocking to distribute the forces from the lever bracket to the subfloor above. It is common to encounter obstructions within the floor system such as electrical conduit,ductwork,plumbing,or other utilities.The installation of the full-depth blocking may be modified within these guidelines to account for such obstructions. Standard Blocking Guidelines • (30) - #10 x 2-inch wood screws are required at a • The full-depth vertical blocking must be bonded to minimum to fasten the steel runner to the underside the subfloor and the adjacent joists with construction of the joists and full-depth.blocking. The first rule of adhesive. thumb for blocking is, "if you can see wood through the hole, screw it." • The blocking must be nailed or screwed to the adjacent floor joists. • The 2x sawn lumber blocking needs to be the full depth of the floor joists and it needs to fit in the joist • The first joist cavity must be double blocked to provide cavity as tight as possible. . support for the lever bracket.The remaining vertical blocking should alternate from one edge of the steel runner to the other. Figures 1.1 and 1.2 show a standard installation. / BLOCK5 VERTICAL VERTICAL VERTICAL •SCREWS II II r Ih /_BLOCK1 II�I- X NO SCREWS - I'--•--:--j- X X X�X X I I _/ BLOCK3. C�-. . _. `�. 9 IX Y 1( X 1^;_1_-_ •—•-rI X X X X X I_---_•___-•a- _--.7.3 II ` `VERTICAL I\ I\ `—VERTICAL I\ BLOCK 4 BLOCK 2 Figure 1.2 Standard blocking arrangement ©2023 Supportworks® Chapter 1 All Rights Reserved 4 Lever Bracket Blocking Guidelines Alternate Blocking Guidelines . • If there is an obstruction in one joist cavity, a block may be laid flat(horizontally)but cannot be omitted. One horizontal block may be used without any other modification to the system,as shown in Figures 1.3, 1.4, and 1.5. Secure to joists with 4 nails or screws per side. - Horizontal blocks only require(1)wood screw per pair of holes through the steel runner. HORIZONTAL VERTICAL BLOCK 1 VERTICAL •SCREWS / BLOCK4 I \ - - - I r BLOCK 1 ._ II 1 li II I I I _ x x x x x I—=— I -- ,.�— X NO SCREWS ilf v rr x _•-----• I-( x x X x x Fr—_• -•C.0 II II i 1__ I\ VERTICAL I v I I VERTICAL \ . BLOCK 3 BLOCK 2 Figure 1.3 Alternate blocking arrangement with(1)horizontal block III II I VERTICAL VERTICAL r BLO3 II rBLOCK1 I1 SCREWS III II I - n k X II'-•—X X X X x Ii'-�—�i�.C..1,G� :--.G NO SCREWS r—R — •—"� -4-I X X X X XVERTICAL III\ L HORIZONTAL II I I I I `VERTICAL I\ BLOCK4 BLOCK BLOCK2 Figure 1.4 Alternate blocking arrangement with(1)horizontal block ' HORIZONTAL IBLOCK 1 I I VERTICAL VERTICAL IIV i! I I I - BLOCK 3 III r BLOCK 1 I I I II I I / I— • • • i{ X X X X X-4*1 — __r EWS II x x x. x I- �=•-1 x x x x x 14— _• -�, I I II II ` `\\\ III II I `VERTICAL I\ II `VERTICAL II BLOCK 4 BLOCK 2 Figure 1.5 Alternate blocking arrangement with(1)horizontal block ©2023 Supportworks° • Chapter 1 All Rights Reserved 5 Lever Bracket Blocking Guidelines • 1 l o A maximum of 2 horizontal blocks may be used but this will require an additional joist cavity to be double blocked. - A total of 5 vertical blocks must be utilized if(2)horizontal blocks are used. - The 5'h vertical block should be added at the end of the system (Figures 1.6, 1.7,and 1.8). HORIZONTAL VERTICAL I I I VERTICAL I BLOCK 1 I I VERTICAL •SCREWS BLOCK 5 F— 1 / BLOCK3 F— \\\ 1 I (—BLOCK X NO SCREWS �- -f i fx A A' X 1":_'_• -.C—.—'.1 I.�_.�. •-�� III l I �;_•—•c•_•�, 1 X X X X X I .-_- ; N'~I'— . __Liri \ •- 1 -I I� ``\\ IHORIZONTAL II VERTICAL II L II `VERTICAL II BLOCK 2 BLOCK 4 BLOCK 2 Figure 1.6 Alternate blocking arrangement with(2)horizontal blocks HORIZONTAL • VERTICAL I I BLOCK 2 I VERTICAL •SCREWS r BLOCK 5 BLOCK31 \\\ I I I BLOCK 1 II I /_VERTICAL I ____,I 1 ttt -,A X NO SCREWS 1 _ —•— = i —X X X X X 1 —�— I a ..---• }-1 -II-1 F- I I - I 1 VERTICAL I I I 'i I L HORIZONTAL I / VERTICAL BLOCK 4 BLOCK 1 BLOCK 2- Figure 1.7 Alternate blocking arrangement with(2)horizontal blocks • HORIZONTAL VERTICAL I I I \BLOCK 1 I VERTICAL VERTICAL •SCREWS (-BLOCK 5 F_ �. I \ _� BLOCK 3 BLOCK 1 II IF u � iI , I q u A X NO SCREWS Fi II—11 IX !t XF"�'_ I J�-`�,6� -��•_-� ."+J lI--�X X X X XF �y � - . FL_l J J I ` ``\\ II `VERTICAL II `VERTICAL I\ I� HORIZONTAL I \BLOCK 2 BLOCK4 BLOCK2 Figure 1.8 Alternate blocking arrangement with(2)horizontal blocks The second rule of thumb for blocking is"You can lay one flat(horizontally)with no modification.If you need to lay two flat you need to add an extra vertical block." ©2023 Supportworks® Chapter 1 All Rights Reserved 6 Lever Bracket Blocking Guidelines CAPR2 Lever Bracket Adjustments for Obstructions Chapter 2: Lever Bracket Adjustments for Obstructions Summary The installation of the PowerBrace lever bracket system can be modified within these guidelines to account for obstructions or atypical conditions. Lever Bracket Pass-Through Notch Sawn Lumber Joist The lever bracket features a notch ' Blocking in the side plates to allow a pass- ' I through window to be built into the ,O N)1 I installed blocking (Figure 2.1). The notch is in the shape of a square Notch are that measures 1.0 inch. Its location on the bracket most often lines up _ with the bottom wall-side corner `PowerBrace l — of the installed double 2x lumber ' Steel Runner / blocking. It can be utilized by cutting PowerBrace PowerBrace J Lever Bracket Beam an equal size notch out of the double I rod lac 2x lumber blocking prior to mounting Figure 2.1 the lever bracket. Lever,Bracket Vertical Adjustment Sawn Lumber Joist The standard installation of the lever Blocking / bracket will place the bent plate of the bracket firmly against the / bottom edge of the double 2x lumber - )( 0 blocking that the bracket is mounted I Top of ` 1'Square Notch l to.In circumstances where some small iv . \/1 obstructions exist that interfere with the system components or interfere with PowerBrace _ — the tightening of the system, it can be Steel Runner advantageous to lower the bracket to PowerBrace PowerBrace j work around such obstructions.In such Lever Bracket Beam cases,the bracket may be lowered as Figure 2.2 much as 1.0 inch below the standard installation height(Figure 2.2). Note: The notch in the bracket that is typically used as a pass-through window for wires and small obstructions is 1.0 inch tall. Therefore, the bracket may be lowered to where the top of the notch matches the bottom edge of the blocking(Figure 2.2). ©2023 Supportworks® �_-J------_---_-- --_-- -------_— Chapter 2 All Rights Reserved 8 Lever Bracket Adjustments for Obstructions • • • Lever Bracket Horizontal Adjustment Even though 2x lumber joists are • Sawn Lumber Joist most commonly spaced at 16 inches Blocking Rim Board on center,the first joist space next to the rim board will vary. In a standard installation, the lever bracket is placed against the joist on the wall side edge of the second joist•cavity: I\ F a\ �C If the first joist cavity is quite _tID narrow, the bracket may need to be PowerBrace I — Sleet Runner placed away from the edge of the PowerBrace PowerBrace) joist to make enough room for the Lever Bracket Beam PowerBrace beam and the clip that connects the tightening bolt to the Figure 2.3 g g beam. The bracket may also need • to be placed away from the edge of the joist to work around obstructions (Figure 2.3). Lever Bracket Relocation to the First Joist Cavity If there are significant obstructions Joist�\ Sawn Lumber that exist in the second joist cavity Blocking that prevent.the installation of the required double 2x lumber blocking, )(,O -, Rim Board--\\ then.it may be desirable to locate the lever bracket in the first joist cavity next to the rim board. This is permitted but,in most circumstances, I�II;T y the first cavity is not wide enough `PowerBrace — to position the bracket a sufficient Steel Runner distance from the wall to leave room • PowerBrace PowerBrace Lever Bracket Beam for the beam. Figure 2.4 • ©2023 Supportworks° Chapter 2 All Rights Reserved 9 Lever Bracket Adjustments for Obstructions A minimum horizontal distance of 12 inches is required between the face of the wall and the edge of the joist to install the lever bracket in the first joist cavity. However, in many circumstances, even more room will be required since the deflected shape of the wall will contribute to the determination of this minimum required distance.With the PowerBrace beam or some other straight object placed firmly against the bottom of the deflected wall, measure the gap between the wall and the beam at the top of the wall.This measured distance should be added to the 12-inch minimum distance described previously(Figures 2.5 and 2.6). Joist•—\ I i Minimum 12" _ Plus Measured Gap Figure 2.5 Joist )( . • / Gap Measured,,,JJJ I PowerBrace Beam Field Against Bottom of Deflected Wall (Exaggerated View) . Q� VI 0 Figure 2.6 • ©2023 Supportworks® Chapter 2 All Rights Reserved 10 Lever Bracket Adjustments for Obstructions • Another available option would be to flip the direction of the lever bracket, which will reduce the minimum distance down to 8 inches, plus the width of the measured gap.To do this,however,will require some modifications to the lever bracket.The welded nut will need to be removed and placed on the opposite side of the plate.A band saw or angle grinder will be necessary to achieve this. Installation of the double 2x lumber blocking will also be more difficult in this scenario since the cavity will be much narrower and less accessible(Figures 2.7 and 2.8). Joist—\ • J Minimum 8" -� I Plus Measured Gap — Figure 2.7 Joist Sawn Lumber Blocking • oRim Board 0 \____ IMMifl PowerBrace il Steel Runner Modified PowerBrace Lever Bracket and Nut PowerBrace Beam 81 I8 • Figure 2.8 ©2023 Supportworks° I Chapter 2 All Rights Reserved 11 Lever Bracket Adjustments for Obstructions QAPTRS Lever Bracket-Joists Perpendicular to Wall CHAPTER 3: Lever Bracket—Joists Perpendicular to Wall �, _ $,. te ,/ X a/ i a 3 _ 'L-- ski'. fi "y, r - t.. , .airkt, Figure 3.1 Summary Lever brackets are more commonly used when floor joists are parallel to the wall to be stabilized, but they are also sometimes used when the floor joists are perpendicular to the wall to be stabilized.This set of guidelines may be used in this circumstance.This procedure is only intended for use with standard sawn lumber floor joists 2x8 and greater in depth.See Figures 3.1 and 3.2 for a general view of this type of installation. Sistered Joist Perpendicular Existing Joist To Wall Perpendicular - To Wall __ PowerBrace Lever Bracket_— J Edge of ——_ Sister Joist Nailer J o_ _ - Hale �' PowerBrace Steel Runner PowerBrace Beam I Figure 3.2 ©2023 Supportworks® -" Chapter 3 All Rights Reserved 14 Lever Bracket—Joists Perpendicular to Wall • Installation 1: Cut the PowerBrace beam to a length that locates the top of the beam(at final assembly)roughly 0.25 inch below the underside of the joist that the bracket will be mounted to(Figure 3.3). • Ex PerpendiistingJoistcular To Wall • [0.25" PowerBrace Beam k Figure 3.3 2. Cut a piece of 2x sawn lumber that matches the floor joist depth to a length of at least 5 feet 6 inches.This piece will be"sistered"to the existing floor joist. ' 3. With the PowerBrace beam placed firmly against the bottom of the deflected wall. Scribe a line on the underside of the joist that marks the edge of the beam(Figure 3.4). A. Scribe a second line 1.0 inch from the initial mark B. Scribe a third line 8.5 inches from the initial mark to locate the front edge of the sister joist. to locate the back edge of the lever bracket. Existing Joist Perpendicular To Wall _�� i 7I Mark for the Back Edge of the Lever Bracket M theark Slsteredforthe JoistEdge of H. 1 1.0" 1---8.5" PowerBrace Beam Held Against Bottom of Deflected Wall (Exaggerated View) oal la Figure 3.4 ©2023 5upportworks® Chapter 3 All Rights Reserved 15 Lever Bracket—Joists Perpendicular to Wall • 4. Notch out the sister joist as needed to avoid utilities and obstructions in the existing joist. If the joist bridging (also called X-bracing) interferes with the sister joist, the bridging should be trimmed as needed and re-fastened to the sister. 5. Liberally apply construction adhesive to the top and side of the sistered joist where it contacts the subfloor and existing joist, respectively. 6. Place the sistered joist up against the existing joist and push it sung against the subfloor.Secure it to the existing joist with(12)#8 or#10 x 2-1/2"screws evenly spaced into two rows(Figure 3.5). Sister joist with(12)screws \ Evenly spaced and staggered as shown • • Figure 3.5 7. Install the lever bracket at the previously marked location(Figure 3.4). A. The nailer hole in the lever bracket may be used at B. If installing the lever bracket on a 2x8 joist, the the installer's option to hold the bracket in place bracket must have 1.75 inches clear from the while drilling through the joist and sistered foist. subfloor td ensure sufficient hole edge distance (Figure 3.6). • ' r� 1.7s"-1 X N . N r` Nailer / Hole Figure 3.6 8. Complete the installation of the remaining PowerBrace components(steel runner,lower bracket,tightening bolt,etc.)per standard installation procedures(Figures 3.1 and 3.2). ©2023 Supportworks° Chapter 3 All Rights Reserved 16 Lever Bracket—Joists Perpendicular to Wall C APT R 4 Alternate Bridge Bracket Installation CHAPTER 4: Alternate Bridge Bracket Installation • Cl _ -Y'E,. yam' ', .� "ft.»'. : 4:Arr v - < .�" �, �� a Figure 4.1 Summary A typical PowerBrace installation with joists perpendicular to the foundation wall includes the use of the standard steel bridge bracket which has a length that adjusts between 13.5 and 16.5 inches. This bracket can then accommodate for the variation that can be found between 2x lumber joists that have a nominal center-to-center spacing of 16 inches. Although a nominal 16-inch spacing is most common,joists can sometimes be found spaced at 12 or 24 inches, or even something in between.This process for installing the alternate wood bridge bracket utilizes 2x8 or 2x10 lumber that is cut to fit the measured distance between the joists. It therefore provides the required flexibility to accommodate these situations(Figure 4.1). Installation • 1. At the locations where the bracket's saddle supports 4. Measure the distance between the plates of the saddle will attach, use a clamp or some other means to supports and cut(2)—2x8s or 2x10s to the appropriate temporarily hold the saddle supports in place. The length to fit,and slide the lumber into the slots. Note: small nail hole in the center may also be used for installed gaps should not exceed 0.25 inch. this purpose. The orientation of the saddle supports should have the open ends of the slots pointed 5. Place the 5-inch square plate with welded nut against toward the wall to be supported by the PowerBrace the newly installed lumber centered horizontally and system.Opposing saddle supports should be carefully vertically and secured with nails through the holes in measured and installed to mirror the other in both the plate. The welded nut should be pointed toward horizontal and vertical location on the joists. the wall to be supported by the PowerBrace system. 2. Using the saddle support as a template, drill the bolt 6. Complete the installation of the remaining PowerBrace holes completely through the joist. components (beam, lower bracket, tightening bolt, 2x2 wood strips with construction adhesive, etc.)per 3. Secure the saddles in place with the bolts, nuts, standard installation procedures. and washers. The supplied washers should bear against the wood joists and not the steel plates of the saddle supports. ©2023 Supportworks° Chapter 4 All Rights Reserved 18 Alternate Bridge Bracket Installation C APT R 5 PowerBrace Installation with Wood I-Joists CHAPTER 5: PowerBrace Installation with Wood I-Joists r „' / f Y '' i , AL i ems- .. -,--- -_ -- _ .,., Figure 5.1 it • :: : tb • yAt�, a 'a"3 v'eOP^ t h , • • r art 'etrq°Iw.T + i • ° i _ Figure 5.2 ©2023 Supportworks® Chapter 5 All Rights Reserved 20 PowerBrace Installation with Wood I-Joists Bridge Bracket Installation—Joists Perpendicular to Wall. Measure the joist depth (D), flange width (W), the clear depth between flanges(Y), and the clear width to web (X) j�j j To Flange P 9 (Figure 5.3). Subfloor Wood I-Joists can have a nominal spacing wider than what o Web . Y a� is common for 2x sawn lumber joists (16 inches). For this o u reason,the outlined procedure shows the use of the alternate t 5 Clear v wood bridge bracket. This process can also be used with Width to \ m the standard steel bridge bracket in circumstances where Web(X) • the measured distance between the inside surfaces of the Bottom Flange modified joists is between 13.5 and 16.5 inches. Flange Width • (W) Figure 5.3 1. For both of the joists that the bridge bracket will attach to, cut pieces of oriented strand board (OSB) or plywood to infill and cover one side of the joists. Cut all boards to a length of 4 feet. Use multiple infill boards of varying thickness as needed to create a flush surface(within 0.13 inch) at the edges of the joist flanges(Figure 5.4). Cut the infill boards to a height that matches the clear depth between the flanges(Y)(Figure 5.3). Cut the cover board to a height that matches the joist depth(D)out of material that is at least/thick(Figure 5.4).The modified total thickness in the center of the joist should be at least 1.5 inches including the cover board,infill boards,and the original joist web. It may be necessary to use a cover board that is thicker than the infill boards to meet this requirement. T/TA� Cover Board Total Thickness to Equal or Exceed 1.5" Infill Boards f� • Figure 5.4 ©2023 Supportworks° Chapter 5 All Rights Reserved 21 PowerBrace Installation with Wood I-Joists 2. Secure the infill and cover boards with construction adhesive and wood screws.Apply the construction adhesive to all joints at the faces and edges between the boards,the joist components,and the subfloor above(Figure 5.5). Add Construction Adhesive at All Joints `I Figure 5.5 3. Fasten the infill and cover boards with four rows of#6 screws 3 inches from the ends of the boards and spaced a maximum of 6 inches.The top and bottom rows should be centered on the joist flanges.The other two rows should fasten through the web. Use screws long enough to penetrate the cover board, all the infill boards, and the joist web (Figure 5.6).Alternately, 10d or 12d common nails may be used as long as they have sufficient length to penetrate all of the boards just described. � 3.0" Four Rows of Fasteners . • 6.0"Max.Typ . • • • • • • • Figure 5.6 • ©2023 Supportworks® Chapter 5 All Rights Reserved 22 PowerBrace Installation with Wood I-Joists • • 4. Complete the installation of the remaining bridge bracket components per standard installation procedures. Longer bolts will be required when the total.thickness of the wood exceeds 2 inches. Note:Drilling through the joist flanges is not permitted(Figure 5.7). • • II i " II ' No Drilling Through Flanges • Figure 5.7 • Lever Bracket Installation-Joists Parallel to Wall 1. For all joists where the steel runner will attach, cut pieces of oriented strand board (OSB) or plywood to infill and cover both sides of the joists. Cut all boards to a length of 2 feet. Follow the same installation procedure to secure these boards as was outlined previously in the bridge bracket section (Figures 5.8 and 5.9). • • • Add Construction Adhesive 4ifl1h2k Add Construction Adhesive at All Joints � Illr at All Joints oi ,�I �',Al Figure 5.8 —{ 3.0" I • • Four Rows " - of Fasteners Each Side { • f 6.0" Max.Typ { . • • • • • • • Figure 5.9 ©2023 Supportworks° Chapter 5 All Rights Reserved 23 PowerBrace Installation with Wood I-Joists 2. The remainder of the PowerBrace blocking can be cut from standard sawn lumber and installed per standard installation procedures,but since the reinforced I-joists are much thicker than sawn lumber joists,the blocking will need to be secured through toe nailing or toe screwing the blocking to the joists(Figure 5.9).The sawn lumber blocking may also have.to be cut to match the depth of the I-joist. • 3. Complete the installation of the remaining PowerBrace components(lever bracket,steel runner,lower bracket,tightening bolt,etc.)per standard installation procedures(Figures 5.2 and 5.10). • Sawn Lumber Modified Blocking I-Joist IM 1 • 0 I 1 I { %/uaiic I %,,7,-A I 1 `b PowerBrace ;r Steel Runner PowerBrace PowerBrace Lever Bracket Beam • Ig • Figure 5.10 • • ©2023 Supportworkse Chapter 1 All Rights Reserved 24 PowerBrace Installation with Wood I-Joists C APT • R. Concrete Angle Bracket Installation CHAPTER 6: Concrete Angle Bracket Installation 14. ; • Figure 6.1 Figure 6.2 Summary The PowerBrace bridge bracket and lever bracket systems are designed to connect to wood floor joists.In circumstances where there is a concrete slab instead of wood floor joists,a special top bracket is required.The concrete angle bracket may be used as the top bracket of the PowerBrace system to.connect to cast-in-place slabs and concrete slabs placed over metal deck.Connection to lightweight concrete or hollowcore planks should be evaluated by the project engineer. Installation 1. Cut the PowerBrace beam to a length that locates the 2. Using the concrete angle bracket as a template, mark top of the beam (at final assembly) roughly 0.25 inch and drill holes for the concrete screw anchors. The below the underside of the slab that the bracket will be front of the bracket should be located a minimum of mounted to(Figure 6.3). 1.75 inches behind the PowerBrace beam when the PowerBrace beam is placed firmly against the bottom of the deflected wall(Figure 6.3). • - m r•0.25" P b • 1.75"Minimum PowerBrace Beam. Held Against Bottom of Deflected Wall (Exaggerated View) ICI IQC CX Figure 6.3 ©2023 Supportworks® Chapter 6 All Rights Reserved 26 Concrete Angle Bracket Installation A. For concrete over metal deck slabs with deck flutes that are perpendicular to the wall to be stabilized, use(6)anchors in Configuration 1 (Figure 6.6).The bracket must be positioned so the concrete anchors are centered on the bottom of the metal deck flutes. . Concrete Slab Over Metal Deck • (5)Anchors Centered on Bottom of Deck Flutes PowerBrace Beam Yx Figure 6.4 B. For concrete over metal deck slabs with deck flutes parallel to the wall to be stabilized,use(5) screw anchors in Configuration 2(Figure 6.6).The bracket must be positioned so the concrete anchors are centered on the bottom of the metal deck flutes(Figure 6.4). c. For flat exposed concrete slabs:use(6)anchors similar to Configuration 1 (Figure 6.6).Remove any formwork or shoring that was used during concrete placement so the bracket can be mounted directly to the concrete surface(Figure 6.5). Flat Concrete Slab • 1 Remove Any ®=�! • Formwork (6)Anchors Similar to Configuration 1 PowerBrace Beam k, �I I� Figure 6.5 ©2023 Supportworks® Chapter 6 All Rights Reserved 27 Concrete Angle Bracket Installation 0 Direction of Deck Flutes °IT N U Q • • • • 0 • lor III, • • • • O • / I (6)Anchors Centered on Bottom (5)Anchors of Deck Flutes Centered on Bottom of Deck Flutes Configuration 1 Configuration 2 Figure 6.6 3. Install the concrete anchors and the remaining PowerBrace system components per standard • installation procedures. • • ©2023 Supportworks° Chapter 6 All Rights Reserved 28 Concrete Angle Bracket Installation C APT R Bottom Beam Embedment in Concrete Floor Slab Chapter 7: Bottom Beam Embedment in Concrete Floor Slab 4a ' ,4,! :., . .-:-----4 I.. Summary • - `? ', = '- ,T. The standard bottom connection for PowerBrace installations - x44*"_ow # utilizes a steel angle bracket with two concrete screw i ,i '� ,,x , - a� ;.;;, '. anchors.Bowing CMU block walls typically show maximum ` = inward movement at a horizontal crack along a mortar bed • joint.This point of maximum displacement most often occurs l n in the upper courses of the block wall.If the maximum inward movement occurs lower.than 5 bed joints from the top of the wall (40 inches), then the bottom of the beam should ,rti .�� :, be embedded in the concrete slab rather than using the Figure 7.1 standard bottom bracket assembly. Installation • 1. At the edge of the slab where the bottom of the PowerBrace beam will be installed,saw cut and remove the concrete slab to an elevation at least 4.0 inches below the top of the slab.The removed slab should be 12 inches wide and should also be at least 4.0 inches inside the interior flange of the installed beam(Figure 7.2).Edges should be made as straight and uniform as practical and should be free of debris.This may require removal of the top of the concrete footing. < mr < . 7 d ° a ° a 4° a a Foundation ram---, ° ° a a / Wall a �- a ° ° ° °1 v PowerBrace a a ',,a a Beam ° ° a ° Cut a u ° a a a Interior ° a a° a ' 1, Lines ° 12" a °Concrete o a ° Slab Figure 7.2 2. Proceed with the remainder of the installation per standard installation procedures up to the point where it's time to tighten the system.With the bottom of the beam placed firmly against the foundation wall,adjust the tightening bolt at the top bracket to remove any gaps in the system,but DO NOT TIGHTEN. 3. Place concrete around the bottom of the PowerBrace beam.Concrete should make full contact with the wall,the concrete slab edges,and the beam.It may be necessary to temporarily restrain the PowerBrace beam while the concrete hardens. 4. After allowing the concrete to set for five days, tighten the tightening bolt to the specified torque per standard installation procedures. ©2023 Supportworks° Chapter 7 All Rights Reserved 30 Bottom Beam Embedment in Concrete Floor Slab C AR R PowerBrace Under Stairs Chapter 8: PowerBrace Under Stairs Summary GeoLock®Wall Anchors are not always an option when permanently stabilizing walls which have stairs located adjacent to the wall.This set of guidelines may be used in this circumstance. Installation For Stairs Along The Wall 1. Layout PowerBrace Stair(PBS)locations on the wall with duct tape according to SolutionView®. A. If installing a diagonal beam, at least two PBS must be installed(Figure 8.14). B. To locate the placement of the EverBrace-(EB)post along the outside stringer,place a speed square and straight edge or a drywall square up against the wall and underneath the duct tape mark(Figure 8.1)using a level,draw a line out away from the wall approximately 10 inches past the outer stringer(Figure 8.2). c. The horizontal SJQ350 tube should be a minimum 18"from the floor. ..� i P'•�'+,y — .(1 ' _ ir • — 7 � .z, _i � -1j �1r =r� ju o Figure 8.1 Figure 8.2 ©2023 Supportworks® Chapter 8 All Rights Reserved 32 PowerBrace Under Stairs 2. At each of the EB post locations, measure from the floor up to the bottom of the floor joist and add 2" to each measurement. Cut the posts length. Posts should not be longer than 9' 2". 3. Hold PowerBrace.Stair Top Bracket(PBSTB) up against the bottom of the floor joists at first PBS location(Figure 8.3). A. Use plumb-bob level,or other similar device to locate center of bracket over the PBS mark on th floor. B. When floor joists run parallel to the wall, blocking must be installed in the joist cavities. c. Top bracket must be supported on both sides of the EB post. D. Mark joist blocking locations to support top bracket. iir -- ___ �'-sue `•9. '•,''' - ' - ._ 1 i - � • ` - .. Figure 8.3 4. Measure and cut 2 wood blocks to fit in the first cavity(Figure 8.4). A. Add Construction Adhesive on 3 sides that touch the existing wood, then install the blocks. Secure blocking to existing floor joist on both sides with nails or screws. 7.- r,j:7 ivo:. `.\'‘.410,, , "r44\V:. ::::,----- --e---77--, ,______:,.w __,,,,,7.,:i, ,. li - '1'4'5'.' ----- --=',_----_--.----,_-: - -,- •h-. -'- ,e - i. tt Figure 8.4 ©2023 Supportworks° Chapter 8 All Rights Reserved 33 PowerBrace Under Stairs 5. Stand up EB post in joist cavity(Capture Bracket faces wall). A. Slide PowerBrace Stair Capture Bracket(PBSCB)and(PBSTB)on post and secure it with locking pliers(Figure 8.5). Capture Bracket and Top Bracket must be on,opposite sides of the beam. i 1 • y: 1 %... . PBSCB 1 / 1 �' Pliers it PBSTB Pliers Figure 8.5 6. Place the PowerBrace Stair Bottom Bracket(PBSBB) near the install location and set the post into it.The PBSBB can be orientated on the front or back flange. 7. Align Top Bracket with sloth/holes centered on blocking. 8. Fasten Top Bracket to blocking/joists(Figure 8.6a). A. Install 6 screws (#10x2") through the top bracket, 3 each side of EverBrace beam (Figure 8.6b). The sets of (3) screws must be installed in-line from front to back. ` 1 ` o o 0 \ ;L ALIGN RUNNER—_,It...._, y LT G� I — W/TOP BRACKET n-+1_s,. =- —. —.—a L— (F—9-� _' I — SCREWS(BOTH cam - � I k. 0 0 , SIDES) o ,•� I/ Ii I 0 0 0 o 0 o f Figure 8.6a Figure 8.6b ©2023 Supportworks° Chapter 8 All Rights Reserved 34 PowerBrace Under Stairs • PBSTB and Blocking Guidelines • 2x sawn lumber blocking needs to be the full depth of • The PBSTBR must align with the holes used in the PBSTB floor joists and fit as tight as possible. (Figure 8.6b). • The full depth vertical blocking must be bonded to the • The set of holes/slots used in the PBSTB can offset subfloor and adjacent joists with construction adhesive . the post(Figure 8.8). This is beneficial when joists run and also nailed or screwed to the adjacent floor joists. perpendicular to the wall. • #10 x 2 or 2.5 inch wood screws are required to fasten • If required, one vertical set of blocking may be laid flat the PBSTB and PowerBrace Stair Top Bracket Runner to avoid obstacles indicated in(Figure 8.8). (PBSTBR)to blocking and joists. • If two vertical sets of blocking must be laid flat to avoid • 4 sets of vertical blocking must be provided to support obstacles,an extra vertical block set must be added at both sides of the PBSTB(Figure 8.7). the end(Figure 8.9). • 1-16.00 I 16.00 -t- 16.00 -}- 16.00 -}• 16.00--I I 0 1 •SCREWS VERTICAL VERTICAL VERTICAL I U I VERTICAL • f�BLOCK SET I I BLOCK SET I BLOCK SET2 II BLOCK SET 1,4 EVERBRACE II VERTICAL POST ' 1..�,— _.�.� �_�•o= .F'1•!'p=8-=e=—i II II II' I Jeii I I 1 II • Figure 8.7 1--16.00 I 16.00 I 16.00 I 16.00 -t- 16.00—I • •SCREWS VERTICAL VERTICAL i i VERTICAL BLOCK SETS BLOCK SET2 . BLOCK SET I I. II i lei VII I VERTICAL POST HORIZONTAL BLOCK SET Figure 8.8 ©2023 Supportworks° Chapter 8 All Rights Reserved 35 PowerBrace Under Stairs `-16.00 I 16.00 I 16.00 I 16.00 •t- 16.00--I 1 1 1 VERTICAL VERTICAL - VERTICAL •SCREWS I I f BLOCK SET 3 I I LOCK SET 2 i I i `! 1 1r—r — 1--.-1 , ).— / I I BLOCK SET 1 IIi� �I1 ~ ` —EVERBRACE i I-d • I � u � VERTICAL POST _ iI. IIII I'RIIIII I I — I I In III III `I I I II. i', I I I 1 1 1 —HORIZONTAL —HORIZONTAL BLOCK SET 2 BLOCK SET 1 Figure 8.9 9. Align runners with top bracket screws(Figure 8.10). A. Align runners square and tight against top bracket. B. If joists are parallel to the wall, mark both runner edges along the bottom of the floor joists to locate later blocking. + ` a �`4. ,�. 7."—..- ,- l r J i ., .. . ,,,,..... . ...,..... ,� �.`i.�j. G ' I tom,. =� -_*- • a rt, ` �° ' ' 4. :t '� _ _ ''f40-il ' 1___ - ---_ i r , • lo. ' '. : .. ---k--.1..., . •i . _..), ft . , . .1 ii::_?___I Figure 8.10 10. Cut and install remainder of blocking (if joists are parallel). 11. Install runners using#10x2 or 2.5 in. wood screws in each hole. 12. Plumb EverBrace post. ©2023 Supportworks° Chapter 8 All Rights Reserved 36 PowerBrace Under Stairs • 13. Drill 6—01/2"holes through bottom bracket into the slabs. A. Clean holes and place NexusPro®in the anchor holes. B. Anchor bottom bracket to the floor with 6 screw anchors using a 3/4"socket. Note:If wall Shear is present,`continue to step 14,if not, move to diagonal beam installation step 22. ' � - err•• �' • • k • Figure 8.11 Vertical Wall Beam(Figure 8.11) 14. Measure and cut the PowerBrace(PB)beam to fit vertically under the stair stringer. 15..Slide the SmartJack®350 S4 capture plate(SJQ350S4)onto the PB beam. • 16. Install PowerBrace Bottom Bracket(PB2BB1),with bottom of beam against the wall. 17. Measure from EB post to vertical PB beam,subtract 4.5"and cut the 3.5"SJ tube to length. A. Place SJQ350PCK on one end of the SmartJack tube. B. Slide PBS Capture Backet up the EB post while placing the 3.5"SJ post in bracket. 18. Raise SmartJack(SJ)assembly and plumb the PB beam to max height under stair stringer, hold in place with Locking Pliers(Figure 8.12). ©2023 Supportworks° Chapter 8 All Rights Reserved 37 PowerBrace Under Stairs l ,--_- . 11 - --- -- —, ,„, ., r: _ i. � ^y \ yµ fir, "\r` .a —r 7 Y-,z7,..,,,,,,---„, Figure 8.12 19. Attach PBS capture bracket to EB post and SJQ350PCK to SJQ350 post with sheet metal screws. 20. Level SJ assembly and tighten by hand. 21. Repeat steps 14-19 for additional uprights. 22.Tighten the system. • A. Using the Crow Foot Wrench,tighten PBS assembly to 85 ft/lbs of torque(Figure 8.13). • B. Traditional full height PowerBraces to be torqued to 45-50 ft/lbs. .,,,s ,...Y.1.',' `. ' -',` .s...A.5, / / 'II i ';• '• ``�` 1i, ro 9,.:::/+1 / J l 11 -�� 111� +=i+r'�' g — 2, Li t I; ' ;,,,... ,:. , , ,... .. \ 1.,* i 4, yy I t4 \ :- \ k', ' ' :, • i. 1.®a _ __ __ _ �� . Figure 8.13 ©2023 Supportworks° Chapter 8 All Rights Reserved 38 PowerBrace Under Stairs • Diagonal Beam Installation (Figure 8.14) 23. Measure and cut the beam to run parallel to the stair stringer leaving 1-1/2"space(Figure 8.14). A. Attach beam to stringer using plumbing strap(Figure 8.16). B. Place SJQ350TPS4 brackets on the beam. h�1 Y i, ri _mil, '` le , - - rff ' - :! _... _ _i — - - '. J it '-- ,_ _.._..� _ ,I _ _ aumi�r -- -` l. Figure 8.14 24. Measure from EB post to vertical PB beam, subtract 4.5"and cut the 3.5" SJ tube to length. A. Place SJQ350PCK on one end of the SJQ350 tube. 25. Locate TPS4 bracket on diagonal beam(according to layout)with pliers. .. ; ,nib' r �`• 1�,, in Jl) si o LI . ,... . 1:el-... - . #. .•I0 ..; ' , . t 414' ' '-'•..' I '' ' - l \ , - - ..... , 4 Figure 8.15 Figure 8.16 ©2023 Supportworks° Chapter 8 All Rights Reserved 39 PowerBrace Under Stairs 26.Raise SJ assembly to match TPS4 height(make sure assembly is square to the wall). • 27.Attach PBS capture bracket to EB post and SJQ350PCK to SJQ350 post with sheet metal screws. 28.Level SJ assembly and tighten by hand. 29.Repeat steps(24-27)for additional assemblies. 30.Tighten the system. A. Using the Crow Foot Wrench,tighten PBS assembly to 85 ft/lbs of torque(Figure 8.13). B. Traditional full height PowerBraces to be torqued to 45-50 ft/lbs. ©2023 Supportworks° Chapter 1 All Rights Reserved 40 PowrBrace Under Stairs Notes • • • • ©2023 Supportworks® Chapter 1 All Rights Reserved 41 PowrBrace Under Stairs ©2023 Supportworks° All Rights Reserved 42 a ©2023 Supportworks° All Rights Reserved 43 . • • 10 6 • - -• 0 i - • 14 ' . 8 2 - e - r F> 9 t � 11 F .. 13 14 _ �,4 1.1 ; s 1 - 1 PBB PB Beam 2 PB2T82 Lever Bracket . ' 3 PBTBEXP Expandable Bridge Bracket 4 PB2TBR Bracket Runner 5 HWM17001 Concrete Screw Bolt 6 PBHW-0901 Beam Tightening Bolt(1x5) 6 7 PBHW-0906 Beam Tightening Bolt(1x9) ` _ 8 PBHW-0903 Joist Bolt -- 9 PBHW-0904 Joist Nut 10 PBJCW Joist Washer - 11 PBTBTN Bracket T-Nut 12 SJ288TPS4 Top Plate S4 Beam 13 PGPGK PowerGuard Kit ` - 14 PBTBWK Top Bracket Wood Kit ' 15 PB2TBCKF Concrete Deck'Top Bracket Kit For a complete list of parts and assemblies please visit store.supportworks.com