In my former life working as a consulting engineer, I reviewed many truss submittal packages. I remember during my reviews wondering how it was possible to get so much information …
Snow Loads vs. Top Chord Live Loads – A Historical Look at Snow Loading for Trusses Read More
Taking on the challenge of installing cabinets might feel intimidating, but nothing beats the reward of walking into your kitchen and knowing that you did all that beautiful work yourself. …
Tips to Install Cabinets Like a Pro Read More
Your gutters just might be one of the most important parts of your house. They’re designed to collect water and move it off the roof and away from the foundation. If they’re …
10 Handy Hints To Make Your Gutters Last Longer and Function Better Read More
A few days ago, I was speaking to a customer about an application using nail substitutions for a joist hanger installation. Her questions come up often, so I thought I …
How to Safely Select Nail Substitutions for Connectors Read More
Despite the obvious drawbacks-it’s messy, sticky and impossible to remove once it cures-there’s nothing better than spray foam for sealing energy-wasting air leaks (an so much more!). These are our …
Step Up Your Spray Foam Game With These 17 Hacks and Tips Read More
With the door closed, pull the emergency release cord and lift the door to see if it opens and closes smoothly. If it doesn’t, the problem is with your tracks, …
Is Your Garage Door Opener Not Working? Here’s What To Do Read More
When you hear $452 billion, what comes to mind? Perhaps the annual state budgets of California, Texas, Florida or New York? Maybe the combined net worth of Bill Gates, Larry …
Corrosion: The Issues, Code Requirements, Research and Solutions Read More
I envisioned doing a four-part series on how connectors, fasteners, anchors, and cold-formed steel are load rated. After writing the first installment on connectors, I realized that connectors are a bit …
So, What’s Behind A Structural Connector’s Allowable Load? (Holdown Edition) Read More
I tend to think of designers as dealing with either wind or seismic design, yet the Southeast region contains everything that Mother Nature can throw at a building. This includes …
Preventing Roof Tiles from Becoming Wind-Borne Debris in High Wind Regions Read More
With scientists predicting a 99% chance of a 6.7 magnitude earthquake striking Southern California within the next 30 years, California weather forecasters may want to remind residents that the location which …
“Sunny With A Chance Of Earthquake” Read More