The International Residential Code (IRC) requires an emergency escape and rescue opening in basements, habitable attics, and every sleeping room. The opening must open directly to a public way, or to a yard or court that opens to a public way. The purpose of the escape opening is not only to allow for people to… Read More »
The use of wood roof trusses in residential and commercial buildings alike has continued to accelerate in recent years, and for good reason. As technology improves, their design and fabrication have become even easier and more accessible for all builders and contractors. But they are not the best solution for every roof. Here is what… Read More »
Many people say it, but do they really mean it? “No project is too small.” This is one example where we shine relative to many of our larger engineering competitors. Even with our firm, it is expensive to get an engineer’s input on a project. Our engineers at Team are talented and deserve to be… Read More »
According to the International Building Code (IBC), the occupant load of a building is defined by “the number of persons for which the means of egress of a building, or portion thereof, is designed.” In other words, it is the maximum number of people allowed in the building and takes a critical part in how… Read More »
Structural members are building components that are used to construct a building. Whether it be your home or a commercial building, the structural members are often labeled with the same nomenclature. Using it will help architects, engineers and contractors understand the building better and what goes into your potential project. Below, you can see a… Read More »
“The Code” Everyone has heard that phrase, right? If you are reading this blog, you are probably interested enough in buildings to know there is a published collection of base codes that govern the construction of all buildings constructed in the United States and other countries around the world. It sets the standards of what… Read More »
While this wall may look like just another wood stud wall, it is actually a highly-engineered structural element that requires precise construction. Wood shear walls are used to resist both vertical loads (in this case: snow on the roof above) and horizontal loads (in this case: wind and earthquakes). Wood structural panels (seen here is… Read More »
Thinking about a major kitchen renovation? Or perhaps a new addition to your home that would allow your kitchen to expand? You may not even realize, but your kitchen is often the heart and soul of your house. Even with that comfy new couch in the living room, your guests continue to congregate near the… Read More »
We all know that when trees are alive there is natural moisture held in the wood, a porous material. But did you know that the process of manufacturing wood used for structural purposes includes baking the moisture out of the wood? The moisture content in living trees can be as high as 200%, meaning that… Read More »
Life is awesome. We are so blessed to have food and cars and gasoline… Despite these blessings, I still often yearn to live in a simpler time, a time when you know the name of the owner of your local gas station. Great news – you can do that today! Gas up at Maverick Gas… Read More »
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