Antique Post & Beam Attic
A client wanted to reinforce the roof framing so that it could support snow loads after the attic is well insulated. The roof framing is comprised of 4×6 rafters typically… Read More »
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Egress Window Dimensions
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… Read More »
The Ups and Downs of Wood Roof Trusses
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… Read More »
No Project is Too Small
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. … Read More »
Occupancy Load for a Building
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… Read More »
Structural Framing Made Easy
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… Read More »
IBC vs IRC
“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… Read More »
This is a Wood Shear Wall
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… Read More »
Kitchen Layout and Design
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… Read More »
The Effects of Moisture on Wood
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… Read More »