Take a look at this metal deck and open web steel joist floor structure. As you can see, the metal deck and the open web steel joists are severely corroded. If you zoom in, you might be able to see where the steel is starting to flake and can easily be pulled apart with bare hands.… Read More »
We have had the pleasure of working with Chuck Wood of Colonial Builders recently. He is leading spectacular renovations of a few old buildings in Concord. Each time I visit the site, I’m impressed by the experience of his crew. Said another way, many of his team members have been carpenters for decades! Said yet… Read More »
Whether you are looking for a lower cost retaining wall to enhance your yard or to support your driveway, the Interlocking Concrete Block (ICB) (a.k.a. segmental concrete block) retaining wall may be your best option. Up to 4 feet tall (base to top of wall), it can be designed and installed by a qualified landscaper. … Read More »
Last year our family was lucky to inherit a swing set that had served another family well but was beyond its originally intended service life. Amongst many inadequacies, the original cedar floor framing provided little by way of load capacity, proven by my very imprecise 160lb load test. But much of it was still salvageable,… Read More »
ICF is the abbreviation for Insulated Concrete Form, an emerging new building technology which simplifies constructing foundations. These forms are made of rigid insulation tied together in hollow blocks which stack together like Legos. They come in sizing ranging from 4” up to 12” wide so they will work with nearly all standard residential foundation… Read More »
Structural steel is becoming more common in homes, as structural steel gets stronger and lighters and its cost per pound comes closer to alternatives like engineered lumber. The challenge with using steel in primarily wood structures is often the interaction – how do you connect the two? It takes some thought, but collaborations between framer,… Read More »
Figure 1. Rough Aftermath of a Garage Fire Attached garages are a common feature in residential homes. They provide an easy roofed path for lugging groceries straight from your car to the kitchen. Keep in mind that with this attachment, comes the potential for introducing more hazards into the home. What are these hazards? Here… Read More »
The big red barn is a staple of the idyllic New England landscape. The traditional timber framing and vertical board siding is a timeless traditional look that seems to never go out of style. The New England style of barn came around in the 19th century and usually used as multipurpose farm buildings often housing… Read More »
One year ago (https://myteamengineering.com/project-spotlight-uni-cast/), we helped design a small southern addition to expand the manufacturing space for Uni-Cast in Londonderry, NH. Since then, construction has been completed and their aluminum casting plant continues to thrive. As the next phase in the project, we have been contracted to design the North Addition, scheduled to begin construction in… Read More »
Hello! I’m Jeff, a new Team Engineering hire working as an Engineer Assistant. I am a New Hampshire native and am thrilled to be continuing my career in my home state. I come from a physics and mechanical engineering background. I am intrigued and inspired by the combination of passion and experience in the Team… Read More »
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