Structural Condition
Platt Farmhouse is a one-and-a-half story wood-framed farmhouse, which has been moved from its original location to a new location, at which time much of the structure was replaced and a second level addition was removed. Structural drawings from the rehabilitation were reviewed during this assessment. The structural systems are described below based on our site observations, documentation of the structure, and review of existing documentation. Foundation The structure has new concrete foundation stem walls and concrete footings at frost depth. The foundation is in good condition. It appears that the new concrete piers at the porch were coated in a finish coat to look like the original piers which had a honeycombed surface. Roof Framing The farmhouse has a hip roof with curved eaves and a shed roof dormer on the front and back. The wrap around porch has a shed roof. Most of the roof framing was replaced with new lumber during the renovation. The roof framing now supports the historic masonry chimney remnant above the roof. The historic chimney below the roof was removed during the renovation. The roof is in good condition. It was strengthened during the renovation and is performing adequately. Floor Framing The first-floor framing system consists of dimensional lumber spanning between perimeter concrete stem walls and interior stem walls or steel beams. The second-floor framing spans between bearing walls or LVL headers. The original joists have been sistered or replaced with new lumber. The floor systems are in good condition. They were strengthened during the renovation and are performing adequately. Wall Framing The structure has wood-framed stud walls and LVL headers. During the renovation the framing was updated to comply with current codes. The walls are in good condition. They were strengthened during the renovation and are performing adequately. Lateral Force Resisting System (LFRS) The LFRS of the farmhouse consists of the wood framed and sheathed shear walls, the wood floor diaphragms, and wood roof sheathing and framing; it was updated to meet the ASCE 7-05 and 2006 IBC Codes for an office occupancy. The existing LFRS is in good condition. It was strengthened during the renovation and is performing adequately. Other Structural Features The farmhouse has a wrap-around front porch supported by wood columns. The rear entrance has an ADA- compliant concrete ramp. The porch and ramp are in good condition. The paint on the porch's wood framing elements is failing.
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Platt Farmhouse
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