Is your HVAC system optimized to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other biological contaminants? SARS infected people over long distances suggests the possibility of aerosol transmission. COVID-19 may also be transmitted through the air, but is known to be disseminated more significantly by the following mechanisms: Direct person to person contact Objects infected persons… Read More »
Team Engineering is proud to have been part of the team that renovated a vacant historic landmark into a beautiful boutique hotel, the Pickering House Inn. Team Engineering’s design modernized the wood structure and stone foundations, supplementing and improving to improve on its structural integrity for new use while maintaining its historic character. We worked… Read More »
Here at Team Engineering we can create plans for you to realize that building you have always dreamed about. Several years ago, a client wanted to build a primitive-looking barn with modern construction efficiency. He had a list of features to include but he wanted it simple enough so that he could build it himself.… Read More »
My Dad is amazing. Everyone that meets him agrees. He is hard working, kind and smart. He still skis at 89 years young! He challenged me when I was a sophomore in High School to become an engineer. I will be forever grateful for his challenge. I love my career as a Building Expert. I’m… Read More »
Depending on the area where you live, there are certain architectural house styles that drive the look and feel of the neighborhood. Most of these are controlled by local conditions or materials available to that area. For instance, angled or pitched roofs are more practical for shedding snow off northern homes in the winter, while… Read More »
When you look up at your roof and notice deflection or uneven surfaces, what is the cause? The answer can be any number of issues. Many roof problems start because older structures were not designed to carry the heavy snow loads in New Hampshire. Although each town is different and to generalize for example purposes,… Read More »
On a recent family trip, we stopped at the infamous, Fallingwater; a building, often describe as the pinnacle of American single-family home design. It is impossible to mention the building without mentioning its architectural designer, Frank Lloyd Wright, who was equal parts, design genius and showman. When you visit, it’s clear that both characteristics are… Read More »
Building structure needs to be designed not only to hold up gravity loads but also to handle lateral loads from wind and earthquakes. In most typical residential situations, shear walls are constructed to provide a lateral structural system. To do this, structural sheathing (such as plywood) is applied to the full height of the shear… Read More »
There has been confusion in the construction industry since adoption of 2015 IPC Section 903.2 about attic vent terminations. The NH Mechanical Safety & Licensing Board, NH Fire Marshal’s Office, NH Building Code Review Board and NH Building Officials Association obtained ICC engineering opinions and clarifications regarding plumbing vent size above the thermal envelope. The… Read More »
We all have favorites. I like Contoocook Creamery’s Blueberry Milk as a “Victory Drink” on top of a mountain! Litherman’s Bow Wow Yippie Yo IPA is a nice treat to celebrate the victory around the campfire! And Community Resources for Justice is one of my favorite clients. CRJ, among other programs, offers group homes for those unable… Read More »
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