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Aprllt7,2023
Schuyler Van Gorden
708 W Bank Road
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
shvg@yahoo.com
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708 Wc¡tbrnk Ro¡d, Glcnwood Sprln¡s, Color¡do
ESD Proicct Number: 21.135C
Dear Schuyler,
Thls letter is regardlng a new baam spannlng between gridllnes 1.5 & 2 parallet with gridline D between the Mech room and
the Guest Bedroom as shown on S2.@ of the Van Gorden Resldcnce structural drawings dated REV#I 0610912022. All
other structure and loading shall be as stated on the REV #1 drawlngs.
Assumptions:¡ There are exlsting pre-englneered roof trusses which span from the exterior wall running parallel wlth gridllne B,
cont¡nuous over the exterlor wall parallel wlth grldllne C.5 and bear on the new beam noted above. These trusses
are assumed to be spaced @ 24" o.c.
Please provide thc following:. The new beam shall be a minimum (417 %" LVL and shall pocket into the exterior bearing walls on each side.
. The LVL plys shall be attachcd per 3/50.01on the REV#I drawings.
. There shall be a mlnimum of (3) 2xG DF No.2 columns to either side of the beam.
. Attach P,E. Trusses to the beam with a H2.54 clip each s¡de, (2) Total per truss.
¡ Attach beam to columns on each end wlth a (2) LTS12 straps each side into solld framing.
. All other framing shall bc as specified on the REV ü1 structural drawlngs dared 06lO912023.
All stated assumptions noted w¡thln shall be confirmed by the Owner/Contractor. lf other information becomes avallable
that dlffers or expands from that whlch is mentioned herein, we shall be contacted to reassess the structure, and shall
reserve the right to amend our report accordlngly. Please note, as requested, our revlew solely included the areas and
subsequent framlng noted within. No other structure was evaluated. Should you have any further questions or require any
addltlonal services regarding this matter, please contact our office.
Sincerelç
Evolve Structural Deslgn LIC
Reviewed By:
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AliAl Lawat, E.l.
ProJect Engineer
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Steven R. Edmiston, P.E., S.E.,
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