We frequently work with New Hampshire-based architecture firm Bonin Architects, with offices in New London and Meredith. They specialize in custom residential, commercial and landscape architecture and very often design lakeside homes. Last year, Bonin asked us to produce structural plans for a unique home in New Hampshire. What is distinctive about this home is… Read More »
Allow me to first offer my confession – I’m a Yankee, and compared to many, a relatively slow adopter of technology. The transition to digital photography, GPS in our cars and the fast evolution from cellular phones to smartphones is simply incredible. Sometimes necessity pushes me to try technology. Google Earth has demonstrated to all… Read More »
When roofs are pitched (i.e. angled), the snow collects differently than it does on flat roofs. Unbalanced snow loads occur on pitched (most commonly gable) roofs, and the building code tells us to consider these loads up to 7V:12H roof pitches. Here, some of our engineers are at Loon, mid-mountain, and this building has quite… Read More »
Team Engineering designed two additions for the Uni-Cast manufacturing facility in Londonderry, NH. The goal was to expand their production space and construction was completed in late 2020. The Uni-Cast staff couldn’t be any happier!
This project involved replacing rooftop chiller condensing units servicing not one, but two hockey rinks. You can imagine the amount of energy required to produce enough cold to keep two ice rinks well below freezing temperature. So, replacing the condensers with modern, gas-fired compressors will return the investment quickly. These two compressors are heavier than… Read More »
Last year we were approached by a friendly couple and their contractor to help design their new lake home in Moultonborough, NH. The existing plot of land had an old camp building which was not practical to salvage and constructing new was the goal. One of the homeowners had previous experience as a Registered Architect… Read More »
The soil in NH at depth underneath loam (i.e. where it matters for supporting structures) is largely the result of ancient glaciers. The colloquial term for most glacial till is “hard pan.” This is a hard to very hard mixture of silt, sand, gravel and cobbles/boulders that when undisturbed is good for bearing of foundations,… Read More »
A timber roof truss is a structural framework designed to bridge the space above a room. Timber trusses were originally developed in the early Bronze Age, about 2500 BC. Timber trusses were extensively used in roofing in the Middle Age. Unlike rafters, roof truss is cross braced into a stable, relatively rigid unit. Antique wood… Read More »
Team Engineering frequently works on lake front homes with clients who want to make the most of their beautiful views and create a pleasant spot to relax or gather friends and family. Team helps propose plans that best fit the desires of our clients by designing Sunrooms, Screened Porches and 3-Season Rooms. The first step… Read More »
I recently bought a very old house (pre-1900s) and there are many fun “vintage” building elements. Among them, I found a floor joist that was connected to a floor beam with nails and piece of tin. The tin is on both sides of the joist and is cut to allow nailing into the joist, beam… Read More »
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