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September 18, 2023
Rod Guillonta
Guillonta Property Services
175 Midland Ave
Suite 3
Basalt, CO 81621
Re: 205 Durant Avenue, unit 1I, Aspen, CO
Mr. Guillonta:
At your request, we have reviewed the interior remodeling project which you are engaged in, at
the subject property at 205 Durant Avenue. In this remodel, three pocket doors are planned,
and one new opening to a hallway, from the family room. Since there is the possibility that
these changes would affect the structure, you have engaged us to advise you on any planned
structural work that needs to be done.
The two new pocket doors to be added to the primary bathroom, and to the master suite itself
are through interior partition walls. However, when performing the work take care to shore the
ceiling and observe the framing above so as not to remove support even from minor parts.
A third pocket door was planned in front of the washer and dryer. This pocket may be added to
the inside face of the wall, but we will advise you not to disturb the sheathing of this wall as
shown on the Citrus+Steel architectural drawings. An external slider barn style door may be
added, or an external pocket may be added. This wall is the separation wall to an adjoining unit.
Lastly, a new opening of 5’-2” clear is to be added directly into the hall to the master suite. This
may be accomplished by framing with new 6x6 posts (or (4)2x6, two trimmers, two jacks) and a
new 5 ¼” x 9 ¼” LVL, Fb=2750-psi or higher. Post load is 9753-lbs for two levels plus roof, or
3146-lbs per linear foot of beam. Loads are given to so that you may anticipate temporary
shoring requirements. Overall load path is through a steel beam in the parking ramp below the
condos, and has not changed.
Sincerely,
Derek L. Dippon, P.E.
Structural Engineer
10/23/2023