Structural Wood Framing Connectors from Simpson Strong-Tie and USP
Simpson or USP? Each company has a wide range of framing connectors that meets the needs of almost every type
Category: Engineering
Wind or Fallen Tree Damage Report by a Structural Engineer
Unfortunately, we are experiencing some high winds as the year ends. Although structures built in the last 20 years should
Douglas County Drainage, Erosion, and Sediment Control Process (DESC)
Douglas County Drainage, Erosion, and Sediment Control (DESC) is a program integrated into Grading, Erosion, and Sediment Control (GESC) that
Understanding R-Value and Insulation
This post is provided by Earthcore SIPs. There are many conditions that determine the effectiveness of any building material to
Building Non-Traditional Residential Structures in Colorado: A Yurt Mission
Welcome to my new adventure blog on building non-traditional residential structures in Colorado. As an associate with EVstudio(an architecture and
Twelve Questions to Choose the Right Standpipe
Every so often, a building will be in the works and the question of fire standpipes comes up. When I
Calculating Attic Ventilation to Comply with the IBC
Enclosed attic spaces for buildings that fall under the IBC are required to be ventilated. These spaces are formed where
How to Repair Brick Walls that are Separating (Delamination)
In the last year I’ve been finding an increase in the number of brick wall failures. Most of the walls
Revit Tutorial: Importing Topography
Civil engineers typically use a 3D CAD program to model topography for a site. When we receive their CAD file
Quickly Construct Concrete Pad Footings with FASTBAG
At a recent seminar I attended I was introduced to the Fab-Form product called FASTBAG. This product is brilliantly simple….a
Designing a Dream, Building a Mountain Home, All Under One Hat
Part 12 – Deep Breaths, What’s Next, and Starting Over! When we started this process, we were balancing several objectives;
Video of the Two Story Basement in Denver
We recently blogged about a new basement remodel we designed. This was no ordinary basement remodel, this one was two
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