New Hampshire Heating and Cooling Costs
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… Read More »
Category: Home Repairs
Repair of Antique Hip Roof
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… Read More »
Rebuilding a Retainer Wall
Before In 2020, we were hired as engineer of record for a retaining wall that a contractor was building in Dover, NH. The previous wall was collapsing because of age… Read More »
Foundation Repairs
Your building has cracked foundation walls. Is the foundation settling? Are the cracks structurally significant? What’s the problem, what’s the repair, and how much will it cost? Who can do… Read More »
Building Materials During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Over the last two years, the cost of building materials has skyrocketed from their normal trend due to the affects of COVID-19. You may be wondering what is behind all… Read More »
Raze or Renovate
“Should we raze or renovate?” is a question we hear often. Restated- is it more economically feasible to raze and rebuild, or to renovate and improve? The answer also depends… Read More »
Building with Cold Formed (Light Gauge) Steel
Cold-formed steel (CFS) refers to products shaped by roll-forming of metallic coated sheet at ambient temperature. Since Cold-formed steel and wood are the two most commonly used materials for light… Read More »
Navigating the Trades of the Building Industry
So you have decided you want to build a custom home, or perhaps you want an addition for your existing home, or maybe you are planning a full house renovation.… Read More »
Combining Living and Working Space
When I first saw the architectural plans for renovations to this property at 135 North State Street, Concord, NH, I did a double take. It has an eclectic mix of… Read More »
The Building Design Process
The building design industry often has many misconceptions when it comes to the design process. People are often expecting the unrealistic expectations of what they see on tv or sometimes… Read More »