How replacing a dropped beam and brick pier with steel beams and microlams helped... More
This follow-up article to "Mudsill Layout for a Complex Foundation" describes... More
How to lay out a mudsill on a stepped foundation with multiple jogs to ensure a... More
A series of heavy snowstorms followed by two days of rain were too much for some roofs to handle in February. More
Engineered beams, steel joists, and flitch plates help bring a 19th-century... More
A 100-year-old row house’s structural brick walls are more than adequate for the building’s loads. But the floors and roof? Not so much. Here’s a look at how the architect, engineer, and builder teamed up to get modern performance from a historic structure. More
The best remedy for a sagging out-of-level floor is putting in new LVL joists and... More
Addressing structural issues first made the interior finish work easier. More
Catch these common framing and sheathing errors now to avoid inspection failures... More
Elevated floors on pier foundations are mandated in V zones and recommended in... More
