Every day, but especially the 4th of July, is good day to remember Who has provided us with Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness (see Declaration of Independence): Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the… Read More
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How many layers of shingles?
How many layers of shingles can be safely supported on a wood framed residential roof? Most building codes limit the number of layers of shingles to two. As a structural engineer, I design for two, but I prefer one layer… Read More
Things That Shouldn’t Be
There are things that just should not be!!!! Here are a few. The last photo was taken at an expensive hotel in Orlando! Disclaimer Read More
How Does Sheltering Affect Wind Pressures?
The magnitude of the pressures generated by wind on a building are not only correlated to the speed of the wind passing by, but they are also affected by the degree of the exposure of the building to the direction… Read More
What If I Don’t Fix My Leaking Basement?
What can happen if I don’t properly address groundwater infiltration through my basement wall? That is, assuming that the basement or foundation wall is not overloaded by the combination of earth and excessive groundwater pressures, what could possibly go wrong?… Read More