Geotechnical Soils Reports
Understanding Geotechnical Soils Reports for Building Construction The Role of Geotechnical Soils Reports Developers must consider soil conditions when planning
Tag: Foundation
Foundations First
Foundations First: Decoding Stick-Built and Modular Building Differences What’s the Difference Between Foundations for Stick-Built and Modular Buildings? Modular projects
MasterSet vs. Site Specific vs. Custom House Plans
Different types of plans can be created for residential projects. There are distinct differences between MasterSet plans, site-specific plans, and
Getting Familiar With Forte
Forte is a program I have recently been using a lot more in my day-to-day life. Forte is a member
Field Inspections: Special Certifications
An Intro to Certifications To become a more versatile field inspector with a wide range of skills and knowledge, training programs
EVstudio Initial Suggestions for Marshall Fire Victims
The Marshall Fire that blazed through Boulder County, Colorado on Thursday, December 30th has had a devastating impact on the
Facts to Consider When Pouring Concrete in Cold Weather
As a building inspector, I encounter many different types of inspections. However, the type of inspections I perform on a
Buying a house with a crack in the foundation?
Part 1 – Buying a House, Starting the Inspection process, and Foundation Cracks – What to Know I’ve been renting
DIY Home Realities
It all started a few months ago when I bought a house, an older gentleman’s house to be exact. The
Interrupted or Narrow Spread Footing Foundation
When the site has low to moderate swelling soil an interrupted or narrow spread footing may be used. The Geotechnical
Raft Slab-on-Grade Foundation
A Raft Slab-on-Grade foundation can be as simple as a 4” thick slab with no reinforcement and a shallow perimeter
EVstudio Contracted for Value Engineered Structural Revision to Custom Mountain Home
EVstudio was recently asked to value engineer a proposed revision to the foundation of a custom home in Evergreen Colorado
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