Fastening to Concrete – Wedge Style Expansion Anchors
There are many situations were it may become necessary to attach a timber ledger to a concrete wall. It is
Tag: Engineering
LEED Project Team Formation is an Important First Step in any LEED Certification Project
The first step in preparing for the LEED Certification process on a building project is the formation of the LEED
The Escalating Cost of Escalators
Often in larger scale commercial developments, vertical circulation is handled by escalators in addition to elevators in order to move
Straight Shaft Drilled Concrete Pier Foundation
Straight Shaft Drilled Concrete Piers are constructed by drilling a hole into the ground and filling it with concrete and reinforcing. The diameter of the pier varies depending on the load the pier must support.
Resistance Piers for Economical Foundation Repair
EVstudio is asked quite frequently to perform structural evaluations of cracked foundation walls. These cracks are often due to settlement.
Clearance of Steel Beams in a Crawlspace
For any elevated structural you need to provide sufficient space below the framing members to meet code requirements. But there
EVstudio and the 2017 Home Builder of the Year
Thrive Home Builders, one of EVstudio’s very own clients, was recently awarded ‘2017 Home Builder of the Year’ by Professional
Helical Pier Foundations
Helical piers are typically used when repairing failed shallow foundations. The helical piers are a deep foundation system that can
First Finished photos of Red Fox Run Home
While we haven’t yet had a chance to get professional photos of this project yet, I wanted to share with
Double Skin Façade
Most buildings that we see are single skin. In low rise structures the outside will be stucco, siding, some type
Project Spotlight: DU Centennial Halls & Towers
Throwback Thursday- Higher Ed Renovation Designing a space for a specific demographic can pose unique challenges. DU Centennial Halls &
Do Deicers or Ice Melts Damage Concrete?
We receive a lot of calls from homeowners and contractors about damaged concrete driveways asking if deicers or ice melts
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