Why Tile and Grout Crack
Why do tile and grout crack? It is easier to understand why a material fails if we first understand how it is made. Tile is clay formed into a desired… Read More »
Is this a Load Bearing Wall?
Are you dreaming of creating an open concept in your home? Are the walls between your kitchen and living room blocking what could be a fully integrated space like the… Read More »
Structural Retaining Walls
A basement wall holds back soil, which pushes inward towards the basement. A basement wall also typically has a floor at its top, which services to push back in the… Read More »
Termite Structural Damage
Structural damage from wood-destroying insects is a condition that Team Engineering can identify, evaluate its extent, and design repairs for, if needed. Here in New England, the most common culprits… Read More »
Pros & Cons: Wood as a Building Material
Wood, or lumber, is considered as one of the oldest and most convenient materials used to construct any type of building or structure. Whether it’s 2×4’s or 2×12’s, the material… Read More »
Drainage Planes and Weep Holes in Brick Walls
Let’s start with something simple; we want our buildings to be dry on the inside. Now let’s take that idea one step further; we want our walls to be dry… Read More »
Pressure Treated Wood is Not All the Same
Wood has been an invaluable building material for thousands of years, but in certain situations, it is prone to infestation, decay, and rot; limiting its usefulness for many applications.… Read More »
Just Say No to Unsupported Joints in Built Up Wood Floor Joists
A recent project really hammered this point home. We began with a discussion of whether wooden floor joists – rotted at one end – really needed to be sistered the… Read More »
The Causes of Squeaky Floors
Once you hear it for the first time, you’ll always hear it. What is it? It’s your squeaky floors! Squeaky floors are caused by several factors, with most relating to… Read More »
Team Fun Day at Camp Allen
Team spent its most recent Fun Day at Camp Allen in Bedford, NH, assisting with their fall close-up and some special projects. We had great weather, and were able to… Read More »