Warning: How to Fix A Sagging Beam

Retired builder and remodeler here for thirty years. You did the right thing by stepping up when you didn't have to. By the time you spend all the time, money, and possibly attorneys avoiding the fix, you're better off just fixing and keeping your reputation intact. Had a similar scenario where I removed the siding and trim and bolted a 3/4 length 1/2" steel plate direct to outside of beam using a engineering formula I had to research myself to give to the project engineer. Whole lot better then removing hangers and trying to wedge in a strengthener. We planned on Rim trimming when we were done, but the owner liked the primer painted plate and bolts so we decorative cut the ends of the steel plate and painted it. Looked like it was intentional from the start which is always a goal.

Little bit of generosity goes along way Tim. Your company just got stronger.

Let's see now... you have been in business for a long time. You do the right thing even when you don't have to... you have been in business for a long time... I wonder if there is a connection there? Thanks for another video. By the way, that is a beautiful house you built.

I wish I could say I've never had a jack kick out. Even though I knew nobody got hurt, I tensed up watching the guys cranking on the jacks (well, only the first five time I saw it). Good job (and smart business) to take care of an issue outside normal warranty parameters. We all make mistakes, not everybody fixes them. Also, did my heart good seeing one of the crew going over the driveway with the magnet. If you'd spent several thousand dollars fixing the beam but the owner got a flat tire, that's the story he'd tell everyone who would listen.

This is how a good business should operate, outstanding

Quick tip that I learned from our concrete guy while remodeling a flip house: Set the post on the flat surface (garage floor) and put your bottle jack ON TOP of the post. The post becomes a wide safe base for the bottle jack and all the action is happening up top. Far less likely to slip out like that. Edit: Just realized that you figured that out later in the video. thanks for this upload yall!

I rented screw jacks, very safe & lots of control over jacking speed & height. Two days for your crew, engineering, materials plus a bunch of figuring on your part. Not a small repair for a home owner. Good on you for making it right 👍

Wish I could find contractors/builders like AwesomeFramers in So Calif! Even on $3M-$4M houses, construction is often shoddy and cuts corners. The emphasis always seems to be on cosmetic surfaces and finishes to "look expensive", not the underlying construction & mechanical quality -- because that can't be immediately detected.

Excellent work and act of integrity sharing a mistake, lesson learned and the final repair.

This video came across my feed and was the first of yours that i have watched. Several observations: 1. Awesome humor 2. Committed to quality work 3. More committed to excellent reputation 4. Not a finger pointer, passing blame (seem willing to own mistakes and/or absorb blame even if not your personal mistake) 5. That's all about good character Wish you were in Arkansas. You would be my go to. Thanks

20 ft span...full kitchen... ext wall w/floor / 2 stories , wall above/rafter load..granite kitchen counter.. USE STEEL...ADD A SAFETY /OVER LOAD FACTOR...? Flitch , angle......OR a steel post alternstive

Blown away that you guys went back and fixed that! In the UK you’d get one phone call to the builder and you’d never hear back from them… EVER!

You guys are awesome taking your responsibility further than required.

This shows how much integrity you have! You did the right thing even though you didnt have too. It was a simple fix and didnt put you out much. Good job as always. Youd be surprised how many builders would just walk and block the homeowners number.

I disagree somewhat that it shouldn't fall on the engineer on record. It is his responsibility to double check the architectural design and ensure that it will work with the point loads that are there. But it is a little bit on the architect as well. It shouldn't however be on your company Tim. As a contractor too, as long as we build according to the plan, we can't know what beams will be sufficient in place. This is why we need to be sure to build exactly to the drawings so it doesn't fall back on us..... I do like your videos and content and the way you execute them!! Keep em' coming, CHEERS!

Technically your company didn’t have to do anything, but good on you to protect your reputation. A flitch beam option would likely have helped with the defection but would be costly. Pro-tip: jack up the ends of the new beam to its final location instead of “beating” it up. I installed many of these beams solo and have had to find ways to complete the job.

Bought two from Amazon, always buy local 😂. Love the humor!

Man I wish I'd known about you when we started our build. Huge integrity. I will definitely send anyone that's looking your way.

I dont care if you are responsible to fix it,, the fact that you did regardless of this shows integrity. Thats worth more than $$$

good for you guys just framed a garage with a remodel on a 3 story house with 2 huge beams in the garage supporting a corner 20ft each way on sandy soil on beach in so cal throughout my time as a builder and remodeler Ive had to fix quite a few things some my fault others not.....its just good business practice