Tag Archive for ‘Framing’
Fastening to Concrete – Wedge Style Expansion Anchors
There are many situations were it may become necessary to attach a timber ledger to a concrete wall. It is desirable in many new homes to lower the elevation of the finished floor to make a home more wheel chair accessible. An example of the differences between the finished floor elevations that can be achieved [...]
Understanding Trus Joist Pro Ratings and Minimum Deflections by Code
When designing floor joists engineers must check several design properties including moment, shear, bearing and deflection. In this article we are going to focus on deflection since it is a common complaint from homeowners.
For any structural member deflection limits must be satisfied based on the building code. For floor joists a live load deflection limit [...]
Modified Rafter and Ceiling Joists for a Remodel Makes a Huge Difference
EVstudio provided Structural Engineering services for a recent remodel in south Denver. This remodel involved modifying the existing rafters and flat ceiling joists to have a new vaulted ceiling. The existing rafters were left in place and reinforced using collar ties. Once the collar ties were in place, the existing flat ceiling joists could then [...]
Three Wood Framing Methods – Balloon, Platform & Advanced
We recently talked about a variety of building methods. Within each method are different ways to build. Here we talk briefly about three wood framing methods.
Balloon Framing -This method of framing was fairly popular on the east coast and parts of the Midwest in the past. Today it is not generally allowed by current building [...]
Atwell Residence in Evergreen Moving Through Framing
I recently paid a visit to the Atwell residence to observe the progress there. As can be seen in the above photo, they are well underway in the framing stage and have just started putting up the upper level roof trusses.
The main level ceiling volumes of the vaulted master bedroom and stepped ceiling in the [...]
Pierce Residence Framing Inspection
Jim and I had a chance to visit the Pierce Residence in the University Hills neighborhood for the framing inspection. This two story house has a spacious master suite on the main level, two bedrooms on the upper level, and is complete with a large bonus room over the garage. One of the home’s focal [...]
Structural Wood Framing Connectors from Simpson Strong-Tie and USP
Simpson or USP? Each company has a wide range of framing connectors that meets the needs of almost every type of wood connection you can think of. In addition, each company provides connectors for epoxy bonding, retrofitting, and other various products to create quick structural connections. In Colorado, Simpson and USP products are commonly used, [...]
Free Review of Structural Plans for Value Engineering
EVstudio would like to prove that we can save you cost on your next structural design. We’re inviting you to send us a set of drawings for a recent or current project and we’ll review it for free. If we can find you at least $2,000 in savings, we’d like to give you a quote [...]
Facelift of the Evergreen Mercantile Begins to Take Shape
The facelift of the former BMC Building in Bergen Park is beginning to take shape and will soon completely transform the building into the new Evergreen Mercantile. EVstudio designed the exterior facade remodel and engineered new storefront openings in the existing double “T” wall construction. The new windows have been installed on the second level [...]
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