Tag Archive for ‘Construction’
The Components of Solar Hot Water – Collectors and Circulation
In the world of solar hot water there are many names for systems that are identical or do similar things. It is important to know the basics and general components of any system one is working with. Once the basics are understood and mastered then it is possible to have intelligent conversations about a subject [...]
Christian House of Prayer (CHOP) Civil Engineering
EVstudio Civil Engineering has recently completed civil construction drawings for a major development/expansion to the existing Christian House of Prayer campus located in Killeen, Texas. The project consists of a new lecture hall, a strip retail area, and major drainage and utility improvements throughout the 64 acre site. Although the project had it’s challenges (as [...]
Proper Bearing of I-Joist Rafters
As today’s architectural design trends toward more open floor plans with vaulted ceilings there is a need for economical rafters that will span long distances while maintaining a shallow profile. In many situations pre-manufactured I-joist rafters fit that need. As a structural engineer I have inspected many roofs framed with I-joist rafters, but very few [...]
How To Read Metric Rebar Marks on Steel Reinforcing
In order to identify the basic information about the rebar that is delivered to a jobsite, it is important to know how to read the mill markings that are stamped on every bar. This is especially critical to ensuring that your materials match up with the specifications in the plans. These mill markings illustrate the [...]
Cost per Square Foot for Residential Construction
One of the most challenging tasks of building your own home is wrestling with the idea of how much home your budget can reasonably afford to build. There are many factors that are involved in the actual costs of a home, and in the beginning, it is crucial to be as realistic as possible about [...]
How Can a Supplier Play a Larger Role in Design?
I had a great lunch today with Tom Glossa and Denny Rogstad with the Breckenridge Building Center and we discussed the importance of an integrated team approach to design, which would involve a wide variety of team members. The traditional approach to design is for the Architect to design the plans and elevations, then for [...]
Office Remodel in Kittredge Colorado
I was recently up to our Evergreen office for a meeting on a new custom home we are doing. The road I take happens to go past an office remodel of ours which is currently under construction. Previously this building had office space and two residential rental units. The interior was completely gutted and re-worked. The ample [...]
SIPs Design Guidelines to Reduce Cost
We just recently completed another SIPs design for a single family home in Colorado. Along the way, we came across some very useful information on how to value design the home so that we were able to achieve the best cost on the SIPs package. While you can design just about anything with SIPs, it is [...]
Waiter, There is a Fly in My Concrete!
The concrete that is used today typically consists of five materials; air, Portland cement, gravel and crushed stone, sand, and water. Roughly 10-15% of that mixture is cement. Cement is a very energy intensive product to create. The creation of cement requires approximately 6.5 million BTU’s of energy per ton. The cement industry is resonsible [...]
Typical Rafter Insulation Detail
Here is a typical insulation detail for a rafter framed roof. We’re showing a 1” polystyrene baffle to provide airspace between the roof sheathing and rigid insulation for required roof ventilation. Under that is a 2” spray foam insulation with an R-6.9 per inch thermal value. The remaining rafter bay is filled with Spider fiberglass [...]
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