Looks like they notched the studs for a ledger to rest the I-joists on as in balloon frame construction. Not very common today. If it's done right, there is nothing really wrong with it. There should be fire blocking in every stud cavity.
opinion's on this floor to wall connection pictur
I have an old ongoing thread about my kneewalls/venting and problems ive come across in that part of my house,and I posted about this in that thread also, last few night's I've started to jump into the repair work and when I pulled up the ply decking the first thing that grabbed my attention were the 2x4 studs that make up my exterior wall being notched to except and band for the I beam to rest on,not sure if im using the propper term's, those Ibeams make up the floor for my second floor bedroom about my garage.Im curious as to whether this is a standard practice?, it just dont seem right to me. Any feedback,tips , or input is greatly appreciated
