Dormer stud frame

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Hi.

Just been to house to see how builders getting on.

Noticed they have used old 3x2s instead of 4x2s. He said they are good enough. I'm concerned about insulation.

He has also cut joists short. They are now 3 inch on wall plate. Again he said that's so the plywood can go on outside. Don't know why he didn't make it level with side and headpost. That way joists would sit 4 inches on wall plate.

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Why are they black? Looks like they’ve just survived a fire. I’d say using them as a substitute for tanalised timber of a larger size isn’t acceptable, but I’m not familiar with the ins and outs of your job.
 
Why are they black? Looks like they’ve just survived a fire. I’d say using them as a substitute for tanalised timber of a larger size isn’t acceptable, but I’m not familiar with the ins and outs of your job.

They are from the original rafters. The wood is solid are full size 3x2s.

Was going to use them for internal partitioning.
 
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If you are concerned about the type, thickness and position of thermal insulation, have a word with your building inspector.

Three-inch bearing of the joists on the wallplate is nothing to be worried about.
 
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Look at the first photo and tell me that shows good workmanship and materials ,anybody :!:
Is there a specification for this dormer construction :?:
 
Onto my front dormer now.was thinking this time to use 6*2 for front framing as I have a some left. Is that overkill?
 
If you used 6x2 on the sides for instance, wouldn’t you be loosing 4” off your room?
 
If you used 6x2 on the sides for instance, wouldn’t you be loosing 4” off your room?
It's only for front frame. Will sit on steel beam which is 6 inches wide.

Dormer cheeks are 4x2.
 
How old are the timbers? They look like the ones in my roof which are 110 year old pitch pine and miles stronger than any 4 X 2 C16.
 

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