HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit 2010-0157 Engr letter scan copy of pg 1 and 2 Oct 20 2020, sealedEngineering & Environmental Building Services
BREVARD INDIAN RIVER ST. LUCIE COUNTIES
(772) 410-3752
P.O. Bog 650011, Vero Beach, FL 32965
To: St. Lucie County, Building Department
Inspections/Building Permit Specialist
2300 Virginia Ave.
Ft. Pierce, FL 34982
RE: Permit #2010-0157
Roof inspection and findings - In -progress Inspection
3220 West Lake Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Parcel ID: 2427-603-0038-000-3
To whom may concern - Building Permit Specialist,
Date: October 19, 2020
This letter is provided to confirm the findings from my inspection at the subject property to support the
permit request for the new roof that was previously installed. In summary, the replacement roof
complies with all applicable sections of the 2017 FBC Residential, Section 905, and 2017 FBC Existing
Building, Section 706 requirements.
On September 29th this year, I, Gregory J. Bertaux, P.E., personally inspected the roof recently installed at
3220 West Lake Drive. I inspected the roof from the exterior using an extension ladder and fully walked
all sections of the roof surface. At the edge of roof, I lifted a section of roof shingles to verify the
underlayment and nailing of the shingles. Following that, I entered the attic to inspect and verify the
materials used for the new roof and quality of workmanship. I also used my Zircon metal detector to
identify the number of nails securing each board to the rafters. Additionally, the property owner had,
inside their storage shed, left over roofing materials including the manufacturer's packaging to confirm FL
product approvals. From my detailed inspection 1 am provided attached photos and determined the
following:
General Information
The subject property (single family house) was built in 1956. The structure has a simple roof with a gable
at the right and left sides. The roof covers approximately 1200 sq.ft. of the house's rectangular footprint.
The slope/pitch of the roof is 3:12 and it has an asphalt shingle covering. The roof appears to be very new
and is in excellent condition.
Roof Sheathing
1. The roof deck is original to the structure built in 1956. The deck is comprised of wooden plank
boards 6" x 3/". The attachment of the deck boards has been upgraded and each board is secured
with two (2) 8d nails to each roof framing member it crosses.
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Underlayment
1. The underlayment is TAMKO No. 15, Asphalt Saturated Organic Felt that complies with ASTM
D226, Type I. There are two layers of underlayment that are attached with corrosion resistant
cap nails on 6" centers. The double layer of underlayment provides compliance with 2017
FBC for roofs having a slope between 2:12 and 4:12 pitch.
Roof Covering
1. The new roof covering is comprised of three -tab, fiberglass asphalt shingles. The property
owner had spare shingles in a storage shed that included the manufacturer's packaging and
labeling.
2. The shingles installed in the field of the roof are: Tamko Tuscaloosa shingles that are
Miami/Dade approved and Florida product approved.
3. The shingles installed on the ridge of the roof are: Tamko Joplin 12 X X 12 Hip and Ridge
shingles that are Miami/Dade approved and Florida product approved.
4. The fasteners used for the shingles are corrosion resistant nails with six (6) nails used to secure
each single.
Roof Flashings and drip edges
1. All flashings are in acceptable condition
2. All drip edges along the roof eaves are metal and in good condition. The drip edges are
overlapped at least 3 inches and extend 3 inches below the sheathing. Additionally, the drip
edges extend back on the roof at least 2 inches and is under the top layer of the underlayment.
The drip edge is nailed to the roof deck on 6" centers.
Thank you,
Gregory J. Bertaux, PE, CIEC - Signed and sealed below
Owner, PRIME Engineering & Environmental Building Services
State Certificate of Authorization, Engineering Firm #CA29436
State Licensed Professional Engineer #66843
State Licensed Mold Assessor #MRSA102
State Licensed Mold Remediator #MRSR2360
State Licensed Home Inspector#H1366
Nationally Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant #1101011
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