One of my favorite seminars of my professional life was by a Boston based Mechanical Engineer. The topic was how to size a replacement heating/cooling system for an existing building. The presenter suggested that no amount of theoretical analysis of building envelope R-values and window U-values and building envelope volume could make up for a… Read More »
Team had the pleasure of working on a large-scale renovation of a historic Victorian home. Homes of this style and age can be found all over New England. They have a distinct look to their exterior that many homeowners want to preserve. However, the late 1800s interior layout does not always match a homeowner’s modern… Read More »
Elected by the members in May, Team Engineering’s President Dan Martel recently began serving on the Structural Engineers of New Hampshire (SENH) Board of Directors. The term is 6 years, and Dan will be serving as the treasurer for the next year. He works alongside the other Board members: Tim Paulson (WSP) – President Jeff… Read More »
Framing of a five-story, wood-framed apartment building is Nashua is nearly complete. Lately the framers have been installing the continuous anchor tie-down system. The wind and seismic loads on this building were too high for traditional wood shear wall hold-downs, so we utilized a system that continuously connects the shear walls on each floor and… Read More »
Rear decks offer a convenient outdoor space to many of us. There are many ways to enjoy this space, a morning coffee, a meal with family and friends, or an escape from the day’s toils. However, this also means that this cherished space is at the mercy of the Elements, a/k/a wind, rain, and ultraviolet… Read More »
Last summer, Team Engineering got the opportunity to design the structure for a beautiful new construction lakehouse and boathouse designed by Bonin Architects. The house is characterized by a wide-open first-floor plan, folding glass wall leading to a screen porch, balconies, and a curved roof structure. The complexity of the roof, open floor plan, and… Read More »
It is a matter of time before the significant components of your building envelope, such as the roof or siding, will deteriorate to the point that they are unable to perform their intended function. Replacement of these materials can be among the most significant costs to a homeowner or association. In many cases, the decision… Read More »
The International Residential Code (IRC), section 310 specifies requirements for basement egress and rescue openings. (IRC) 310.1 Emergency escape and rescue opening required Basements, habitable attics and every sleeping room shall have not less than one operable emergency escape and rescue opening. Where basements contain one or more sleeping rooms, an emergency escape and rescue… Read More »
One element of properly creating load path connections is installing a hurricane tie. Hurricane ties secure the roof connections to the ceiling joists and/or exterior walls which keeps the roof in place during high wind weather. Simpson Strong-Tie has conducted laboratory tests and shown real life examples where the roofs of homes are blown off… Read More »
In our opinion, successful projects are built on careful planning and effective communication. A powerful in successful projects is construction mockups. Think of a mockup a prototype of a project detail. Mockups provide owners, designers, and builders with a tangible representation of the final product without costly change orders or uncertain commitments. Owners benefit from… Read More »
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