We had been planning for months for another Fun Day adventure – to be aboard the Challenger for a narrated tour by the Isle of Shoals Steamship Company, to enjoy the outdoors and each other while learning about Portsmouth Harbor and the Isles of Shoals. Then, the seas began to roll and the skies let… Read More »
Check out the construction progress of the warehouse/fulfillment center for which we are architects and structural engineers of record: Photo 1-Steel framing, siding, and roof are almost complete. This will soon be the main entrance. Photo 2-Steel moment frames on the interior column lines Photo 3-The thin vertical metal straps will facilitate insulation… Read More »
Check out the construction progress of the warehouse/fulfillment center for which we are architects and structural engineers of record: Photo 1-Steel framing is nearly complete, and so is metal roofing and siding. Photo 2-Steel erectors installing the final roof purlins and end wall girts Photo 3-Floor slab construction is underway in much of… Read More »
Whether for weekend, seasonal or year round use, building a beautiful waterfront home is exciting! The demand has and always will be a hot commodity. Having natural landscapes, wildlife, and a secluded place to relax is desired by many. Of course, there are a limited amount of water features in the world, and the land… Read More »
Concrete masonry units (CMUs), still often and affectionately referred to as cinder blocks, are a common building construction material. They are economical and are often the best solution for structural elements like commercial building walls and elevator shafts. They can also double as fire protection, so they make a great choice for structural walls between… Read More »
We were recently involved with a plumbing design for a new apartment building with several design constrictions which created a challenge in selecting a water heater. In this building, each apartment needed to have an individual hot water system, had very minimal space, and was impractical to run gas piping to each apartment. This led… Read More »
We have many great clients here at Team Engineering. Among our favorites are the good people of CRJ (Community Resources for Justice). They recently asked us to inspect another property under consideration as a transition home for people who are working towards freedom again from incarceration. Naturally, the #1 rule in real estate applies for… Read More »
On a recent project, I was asked to estimate heating and cooling costs for a variety of HVAC systems on a large new construction commercial building. My research and results lead to some very useful insight that I find myself applying to many of my projects. Let’s start with the following table from NH.gov which… Read More »
On a recent trip to Moultonborough, I had the opportunity to stop by and see the progress of a residential project we helped to design this summer. This project is one of our many collaborations with Rourke Fine Home Building which continues to be a great partnership. We provided structural engineering services on this project… Read More »
Antique hip roofs tend to have a short sagging ridge. They get flatter over time. The attic insulation, if present, has a low R-value. There are frequently broken rafters. How do we make our old homes warmer and safer without stripping off the entire roof, frame and all? The ridges sag due to historical snow… Read More »
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