Basement Water
A basement is really a depression in the earth. Basements usually have damp proofing on the outside, but that does not stop the three main sources of basement water: runoff,… Read More »
Structural Steel Shapes
Structural steel is one of the most commonly used construction materials in the building industry. There is a variety of hot-rolled steel shapes that can be designed to fit almost… Read More »
The Design of Adam Vaillancourt Roofing Building
Team Engineering has an excellent reputation for structural design and engineering; and we could not do it without a little help from our friends. We recently had the pleasure of… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Award Winning Sawdust Cyclone Structure
Team Engineering won the 2020 Structural Engineers of New Hampshire Excellence in Structural Engineering Award in the Special Structures Category for this unique project. Durgin & Crowell Lumber Co. operates… Read More »