Letter of Recommendation from ICF House Client in Utah
I just received a nice letter of recommendation from Steve Clark. We designed an ICF house for Steve in Kane
Category: Building Technology
Selecting Packaged Rooftop Units
Small packaged rooftop units usually have the following components; a DX cooling section (DX stands for Direct EXpansion and refers
Carbon Monoxide Detectors Should Not Be Overlooked – Go Out and Get One
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, oderless and tasteless gas that it also extremely toxic. It is product of combustion and
Effect of Overdriven Fasteners on Shear Wall Capacity
With the use of nail guns set too high and the speed of construction, many nails are over driven. Most
Sequential Stressing and Elastic Losses
In a previous post, I discussed the sources of short- and long-term losses in unbonded post-tension tendons. Recently, a question
Great Resource for Solar PV and Hydronic Information
In a time where it seems like everybody and their brother is now installing solar PV and hot water systems,
The Building Envelope and Energy Savings
The building envelope consists of three main elements: the roof, the walls, and the foundation. The main concerns we have
Reviewing Elongation Reports
At this point, I think it’s fair to say that I’m a proponent of post-tensioned structures. I’ve found that they
Fire Penetration Rating Terms
F Rating, T Rating? What? Fire rated assemblies are complicated enough but it is equally important to make sure that
The Maximum Occupant Load in the Building Code – Not a Maximum
There is a common misconception about the “Maximum” Occupant Load table in the International Building Code. This table list the
Electrical Panel Locations- A Guide for Placement
Electrical Panel Locations Often during the schematic design process, the question comes up from time to time regarding acceptable locations
Twisted Steel Micro Rebar (TSMR)-The Future of Concrete Reinforcement
We are all familiar with the typical rebar used in concrete reinforcement applications, but many have never heard of Helix
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