Open Concept Floor Plans in Existing Homes
We get lots of calls every week at Team Engineering from people who want to remove an interior wall to create an open-concept floor plan in their home, usually near… Read More »
Concrete Wall Cracking
As structural engineers, one of the most common residential concerns we see are cracking concrete basement walls. Because concrete materials are very solid, we often think any cracks that appear… 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 »
Welcome Kelly Alessi to our Team!
Team Engineering is proud to bring on our newest member, Kelly Alessi. Kelly is licensed as a Registered Architect in Massachusetts and is certificated as a LEED Accredited Professional. Her… 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 »
Exterior Steel Coatings
We all know that steel can rust and corrode. This type of deterioration can easily lead to structural failures and create more problems than not. There are a variety of… 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 »