My Trademarks
Consider the following policies I observe during my building process:
#1: All framing lumber is pilot-drilled and hammer driven by hand with 20d nails (4"). Using smaller 16d nails often requires more nails and can split lumber over time.
#2: I build heavy-duty trusses (laminated 2-ply or 3-ply) glued and nailed with plywood gussets, seated on TOP of posts (not hung). Trusses are engineered for strength and a “well-built” feel.
#3: Roof purlins are set in purlin hangers instead of on top of trusses for a clean interior and ~6" more overhead clearance at the truss.
#4: To minimize treated post rot, I use top and bottom concrete collars rather than fully embedding posts in solid concrete. This allows moisture to escape and reduces degrading contact. With a slab, the slab serves as the top restraint.
These and other trademarks help ensure a long-lasting investment.
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#1) Lumber is drilled before nailing to prevent cracking
#2) Plywood gusset trusses
#2b) Site-built trusses up to 40 ft
#3) Purlin/truss spacing spans up to 25 ft
#4) Concrete “collars”
#5) 2x8 PT baseboard set for slab height
#6) Top/fascia girts angled to roof slope
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Adam H. Berkey
3127 Caballo Road
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 619-4747
WA DOL#: ADAMHHB906OL
#5. Concrete floors start at the bottom of the 2x8 pressure-treated baseboard (not the top of a 2x6), leaving fastening surface for future interior sheathing. Concrete splatter on base/post is cleaned.
#6. Top girts and fascia girts are cut to match roof slope, providing a flat surface for proper roof sheathing fastening and sealing.
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