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@@michaelkoss5060 honestly I don’t remember. We would normally use a bit that’s about two sizes smaller than the bolt. I hope that helps.

@@korush2005 I’m not sure what you mean.

@@chadwerning8452 it really is amazing. We just completed another one and they are so nice. We work hard to try and find maintenance free products and this really is one. I think the fortress site has installers on it.

So how would you have done it?

First we have switched over to using the laminated posts almost exclusively. Cost is really no less than solid 6x6 for example but the fact that we get straight work pieces is amazing and makes life much easier. We use those in conjunction with Concrete Pier Systems brackets that allow us to not place the post in the ground but rather a few inches above grade. It’s been our experience that the current wood treatment is simply not what it was in the past as far as performance. I understand completely what you’re saying about compression versus lateral, but I have never seen a post frame building fail in compression. What we have seen happen is the post snapped off in storm events. I very well maybe wrong but that was our reasoning behind testing in this orientation. Post framing depends on the lateral strength of the post along with limited bracing and the strength of the metal to provide shear strength. The post supply a great deal of lateral resistance for the building mid span of the corners. Thanks so much and if you have testing or construction video ideas let me know.

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There is no data or information in the video and no follow up, It's why you do prework before figuring out if you will video and publish things.@@jasonsmithconstruction5530

Thanks for the comment. The results were very close and your comment is very true. We tested three of each to get a comparison with varying samples all of which were very close to the same break points. We have switched to using laminated posts almost exclusively for our post frame buildings. It just provides straighter material with less chance of twisted or warped components and given that we don’t lose strength it seems to be a win win for us.

Everyone’s entitled to an opinion.

They will pour footings today then we will begin concrete block for the foundation walls.

We will have a full video up in about a week that explains more. During that video we will show four houses tested and the results.

Thank you

Sorry for the confusion. Our belief is that the beam type testing shows us an overall idea of strength comparison. The guy who was doing my editing part time moved on and our part 2 information was lost. The end result was that the laminated version broke at a slightly higher point. The laminated posts also are much easier to use because they will be straighter and have less twist than the solid posts will.

I think he’s wondering what I’m wondering. The laminate was stronger. In vertical as tested on the video. Curious how it did in a horizontal way. My impression would be that it would not hold up much as the solid post in horizontal.

Pretty similar thank you. I like that the test shows 2×6 lams are very strong. i can easily get sawmill 2×6 lumber and build the post/beams.

We are strictly using the laminated 2x6’s for all applications inside a building. We do still use 6x6’s on the exterior places such as porch posts.

We’ve had outstanding luck with Andersen

Thanks for visiting

You’re correct. The comparison should be the same however and the press is very accurate.

I'm not sure what you're seeing, but there are no cracks. There are expansion joints cut.

You can certainly test with weight as you’re describing. Everything is relative though and whether the beam or post is supported at 24” or 16’ we were looking to compare the solid lumber versus the laminated. We wanted to see whether the laminated post would have the strength of the solid post and they do in fact have slightly more strength.

We have not gotten to do a part 2. We have some other ideas to come based on some other materials we're using.

We put them that way because we’re not using sonatubes. We pour the piers in, wreck the forms off and pour the floor. We also set the CPS forms 2” above finished floor height. That way in the end the posts bases are slightly above the floor level keeping them out of any water.

Is there a reason why the first one in the video isn’t dead center of the form?

His company does energy work for TVA weather proofing homes. In his normal line of work the actual ACH doesn’t matter as much, it’s more about tightness. Our HVAC company used his data to find the ACH50 which was 2.67. That’s not as low as we want but we’re establishing a base line. We have another house where air sealing wasn’t really a consideration that we plan to test as well. Our hope is those will give us something to work off of as we move forward. Thanks for watching

As the builder you or the architect should have the answer to every input question asked. The more accurate the sqft, volume, dimensions...the better the calculated ACH50. When you said the height was 18 and he said he would go with 20, he was wrong. If in doubt, measure. Plus, that is a cathedral ceiling, so the volume is less still. Even so, great job at wanting to know and to improve your projects. The improved efficiencies are measured in comfort, energy cost and building durability/longevity. All of which sell to the buyer.

No we've got to do that. We have some other ideas for testing as well.

I was doing the same thing because I’m building a new barn in Glasgow,and B G popped up !

You’re completely correct. However our idea was simply to test between the types, solid versus laminated. The test was consistent. I also believe that the solid would fail even sooner in a longer span due to the knots and other imperfections that will inevitably be there. Thanks for the comment. Keep watching.

Hopefully this link will work. These are products used for EFIS applications and you could find them through some suppliers of those products in your area. I hope this helps. ebuildingproducts.com/product/Sill_Wedge_for_EIFS_Trims

I do exactly the same thing using a piece of old cedar bevel siding, ripped to width.

Thank you. We are planning some more tests on related materials so stay turned.

We’ll be doing an update on the barndominium we’re building and I’ll try to point out where we used the laminated posts in it. There are many applications and uses that we haven’t even thought of yet.

Thank you! We should have a video up on the lake house within the week!