Tag Archive for ‘Framing’
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Silver Rock Manor is Out of the Ground!
I attended a meeting with the framer and the truss designers at the site of the Silver Rock Manor today in preparation for truss delivery in three phases over the next two weeks. I took a few pictures of the framing progress. The view is fantastic! While at the site, I was able to look [...]
Staples or Nails? Choosing the Right Fastener for Wall and Roof Sheathing
We are often asked by contractors if they can substitute framing staples instead of nails for their wall and roof sheathing fasteners. There is no easy universal answer to this question because the location of the project may place it in a high wind or seismic zone that may require special engineering for the fastening [...]
Fillmore Speculative Residence Framing in Process
The Fillmore Residence is a speculative house on Fillmore just south of Iowa in Denver. The framing is currently in process with the main floor complete and the above ground walls going in.
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