Looking for answers that require less disassembly - I have seen good results with hidden embedded steel shapes like Tee's and Angles sized by an engineer. We drilled holes in a pattern for lags or structural screws. Jacked up the beam slightly crowned, set the steel and fasteners, then released the jacks.
A Flitch plate is another more visible repair.
Curious about the scarf joint. There is an art to constructing a good one. Many would consider a good Dutchman repair contributing fabric.
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Gene Greene AIA
Principal, Historic Architect
Studio Greene, LLC
Littleton CO
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-22-2019 17:09
From: Michael Malinowski
Subject: Epoxy/Fiberglass Wrap for repair of Cantilevered Wood member?
I am working on a 70 year old historic home of the Monterey Style, which has a five foot deep cantilevered balcony across the front as a signature element. One of the nominal 4x10 members was repaired a couple of decades ago by a carpenter using a 'zig zag' joint about 3 feet from the supporting wall, and not surprisingly the end of that member has sagged considerably. Does anyone have experience trying to repair a member using expoxy and fiberglass wrap to create a 'moment connection'? I've used the Abatron line for major structural repairs in the past with success, but not when moment resistance was required.
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Michael Malinowski FAIA
Sacramento CA
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