The Ups and Downs of Wood Roof Trusses
The use of wood roof trusses in residential and commercial buildings alike has continued to accelerate in recent years, and for good reason. As technology improves, their design and fabrication… Read More »
Structural Framing Made Easy
Structural members are building components that are used to construct a building. Whether it be your home or a commercial building, the structural members are often labeled with the same… Read More »
IBC vs IRC
“The Code” Everyone has heard that phrase, right? If you are reading this blog, you are probably interested enough in buildings to know there is a published collection of base… Read More »
This is a Wood Shear Wall
While this wall may look like just another wood stud wall, it is actually a highly-engineered structural element that requires precise construction. Wood shear walls are used to resist both… Read More »
The Effects of Moisture on Wood
We all know that when trees are alive there is natural moisture held in the wood, a porous material. But did you know that the process of manufacturing wood used… Read More »
From our intern – Why I Chose Engineering
Growing up I never really had a job that I always dreamed of doing. I had a range of interests; sports, reading, drawing, the outdoors, and I just never really… Read More »
Team Fun Day at Terrapin Glass Blowing
Team spent its most recent Fun Day at Terrapin Glassblowing Studio in Jaffery, NH. Our team learned about the art and process of glass blowing during a class. Our team… Read More »
Signs of Overstressed Wood Framing
Most of New Hampshire and Massachusetts homes have been constructed using wood framing for floors, walls and roofs. The material is readily available and generally inexpensive when compared to other… Read More »
A Case for Professional Design Input
My Dad is an amazing man. Ask those that know Charles Turner, and they will tell you that he is a great guy. Growing up with Dad was awesome. He… Read More »
Is this Design Over-engineered?
As engineers, we often are accused of “overengineering” a building’s structure; when, in reality, we are just following the design rules set forth in the local building code. In most… Read More »