HiItsMeJimmy
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Have a 40 x 64x14 post set every 8'. Noticed post splitting/ splintering length wise. Read this is normal with dimensional treated lumber. Anyone else have this problem?
6x6 splitting
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nehog
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Where did you ever find 64 x 14 posts 40' long?
Ok, seriously, I did understand what you are really saying, can you post an image of one? Slight cracking/splitting is probably normal, a lot depends on where in the log the 6x6 was cut from, the size of the log and how old the tree was.
Tim The Tool Man
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I agree post a couple pictures of the offending beams. Keep in mind that splitting and twisting is normal for pressure treated posts. It is the degree to which they split and twist that you may need to be concerned about. Again, pictures please...
Tim The Tool Man
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I took it to mean he has a 40' wide x 64' long x 14' high building with 6x6 posts
AHA!!
That said, indeed splitting and twisting are normal for treated lumber, whether is't southern yellow pine or oak. I've used both.
Spiltting doesn't much affect the strength when used as a post. Used as a beam, splitting in the horizontal plane does affect strength, in the vertical not much. Twisting doesn't affect post strength much, but it can seriously affect the strength of horizontal members attached to it. A serious twist could pull nails by over an inch, and if bolted, could warp a sidewall or even break a horizontal purlin.
As others have said, PICTURES!
I've avoided specifics because all of the foregoing is a question of degree.
That said, indeed splitting and twisting are normal for treated lumber, whether is't southern yellow pine or oak. I've used both.
Spiltting doesn't much affect the strength when used as a post. Used as a beam, splitting in the horizontal plane does affect strength, in the vertical not much. Twisting doesn't affect post strength much, but it can seriously affect the strength of horizontal members attached to it. A serious twist could pull nails by over an inch, and if bolted, could warp a sidewall or even break a horizontal purlin.
As others have said, PICTURES!
I've avoided specifics because all of the foregoing is a question of degree.
camarotoolman
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1 reason alot of people don't like pole buildings.
cowboyjim
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That's why my 3 pole barns were built using 3 2x6s for each post. Buried portion plus about 3 feet up are pressure treated and the remaining portion non treated. Pressure treated / non treated sections finger jointed. no twisting or bending.
theoldwizard1
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I have 4x6 PT used for gate posts with heavy wooden gates hung on them. One split all the way down to the concrete.
When I replaced it (a story in itself) I used a long 1/4" drill bit to drilled through the 6" dimension and inserted a 6" galvanized carriage bolt, washer and nut just above and below each hinge.
No more splitting !!
When I replaced it (a story in itself) I used a long 1/4" drill bit to drilled through the 6" dimension and inserted a 6" galvanized carriage bolt, washer and nut just above and below each hinge.
No more splitting !!