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Originally Posted by MtnT4R
Unfortunately that looks like the framers turned a blind eye to a crappy cut of wood- that sucker should have been returned to the yard and replaced. I'll bet you 50 bucks it wasn't a very straight piece of lumber that the framers forced into position. Is it twisting yet? I've got a couple roof beams that could make decent propellers, but that's one consequence of a house built in the 70's by off-season ski bums. It was probably installed before having time to dry out completely, and the wood grain is seeking its original alignment as it dries... new construction right? Its probably pressure treated so you shouldn't have moisture problems, but I would double check that with the contractor.
I'm not an engineer, but it doesn't look like an immediate problem, even though the size of those cracks is a little concerning. How long has it been up for?
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The house was completed at the end of April 2014. Framing was probably in December 2013. I brought it up in our final walkthrough and they said it was fine and would not expand anymore. The builder originally did the caulk patchwork last Summer. They finally agreed to replace it but now they are backpedaling and trying to pitch covering it with LP siding and I'm not having that. I'd only agree to that if it was inspected by a structural engineer, backed by a warranty, properly patched, and then covered/painted in a design to my liking.
