Hey all,
I have run into my first bureaucratic obstacle. I'm trying to find an engineer that will check my structural design and help size my timbers. The 1st one I talked to said he wouldn't do it unless the timbers are graded. Is this typical of the structural engineers? Also (since I am building a "POLE and beam" structure rather than post and beam), how do you grade a pole? Isn't it difficult to detect knots and grain run out or other defects if the wood has not been milled? And do graders grade green wood? or does it have to be seasoned/dried?
thanks
