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Untreated wood sill material is placed directly on a concrete stem wall where decay protection is required. What should be corrected?

Correct Answer

C) Treated separator.

Wood in contact with concrete or exposed to decay conditions needs required treated material or separation.

Answer Options
A
Continue framing where untreated wood sill material is placed directly on a concrete stem wall, and rely on finish cover instead of structural repair.
B
Photograph the condition where untreated wood sill material is placed directly on a concrete stem wall, but close the framing item without correcting the member, fastener, or bearing defect.
C
Treated separator.
D
Treat the item as layout cleanup where untreated wood sill material is placed directly on a concrete stem wall, and ask the next crew to adapt to the defect.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Wood in contact with concrete or exposed to decay conditions needs required treated material or separation.

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