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 »
Category: Engineered Consultations
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 »
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 »
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 »
Maverick Gas in Manchester
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… Read More »
Signs of Overstressed Wood Framing
Most of New Hampshire and Massachusetts homes have been constructed using wood framing for floors, walls and roofs. The material is readily available and generally inexpensive when compared to other… Read More »
A Case for Professional Design Input
My Dad is an amazing man. Ask those that know Charles Turner, and they will tell you that he is a great guy. Growing up with Dad was awesome. He… Read More »
Attic Mold and Basement Moisture
What do attic mold and basement moisture have to do with one another? Everything! Moisture in the basement in the form of unseen and odorless water vapor migrates into the… Read More »
Is this Design Over-engineered?
As engineers, we often are accused of “overengineering” a building’s structure; when, in reality, we are just following the design rules set forth in the local building code. In most… Read More »