Unbalanced Snow Loads
When roofs are pitched (i.e. angled), the snow collects differently than it does on flat roofs. Unbalanced snow loads occur on pitched (most commonly gable) roofs, and the building code… Read More »
Category: Structural Engineering
Uni-Cast Additions Completed
Team Engineering designed two additions for the Uni-Cast manufacturing facility in Londonderry, NH. The goal was to expand their production space and construction was completed in late 2020. The Uni-Cast… Read More »
Hockey Rink Rooftop Condenser Structural Supports
This project involved replacing rooftop chiller condensing units servicing not one, but two hockey rinks. You can imagine the amount of energy required to produce enough cold to keep two… Read More »
Moultonborough Lake Home
Last year we were approached by a friendly couple and their contractor to help design their new lake home in Moultonborough, NH. The existing plot of land had an old… Read More »
New Hampshire Soil
The soil in NH at depth underneath loam (i.e. where it matters for supporting structures) is largely the result of ancient glaciers. The colloquial term for most glacial till is… Read More »
Antique Wood Truss Roof Framing
A timber roof truss is a structural framework designed to bridge the space above a room. Timber trusses were originally developed in the early Bronze Age, about 2500 BC. Timber… Read More »
Sunroom vs Screened Porch vs 3-Season Porch
Team Engineering frequently works on lake front homes with clients who want to make the most of their beautiful views and create a pleasant spot to relax or gather friends… Read More »
The Original Joist Hangers
I recently bought a very old house (pre-1900s) and there are many fun “vintage” building elements. Among them, I found a floor joist that was connected to a floor beam… Read More »
New Homes Tour of Lexington, MA
We’ve enjoyed helping both JAD Design Group and Hills Brothers Construction with their new construction homes in Lexington, MA. JAD Design Group specializes in designing beautiful homes including renderings, floor… Read More »
Helical Piers
Helical piers offer a unique foundation solution in places where traditional concrete foundations are difficult or impossible to install. Helical piers reassemble giant screws and that is essentially what they… Read More »