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EVstudio Provides Low Cost Structural Design for Residential Repair / Remodel near the Most Irish Themed Street in America

Near North Irish Pat Murphy Drive in Parker, EVstudio has completed structural drawings for the rehabilitation of a two car garage that doubles as a spacious deck off the front of the home. When feeling some flex in the deck after purchasing the house the owner contacted EVstudio to assess the integrity of the structure. [...]

How to Repair Brick Walls that are Separating (Delamination)

In the last year I’ve been finding an increase in the number of brick wall failures.  Most of the walls are in need of repointing due to the age of the dwelling and some are in need of more significant structural repairs.  One common repair is re-establishing brick ties between brick wythes. Over time, forces [...]

Repair of Badly Damaged Joist and Sill Plate Due to Water Moisture

The repairs are complete at a residence in Greeley where water moisture was so severe along the entire north face of the house the joists and sill plate had crushed like cardboard.  EVstudio’s Structural Department worked with Complete Basement Systems to provide a high quality repair to the damaged framing while making improvements to the [...]

Repairs to Concrete Foundations Made Simple Using Carbon-Fiber Kevlar Grid Straps

EVstudio recently met with Pinnacle Construction where they introduced us to Carbon-Fiber and Kevlar Grids used to repair foundation walls.  Carbon-fiber has recently been introduced into the construction industry due to its very high tensile strength, lightweight and workability.  Sections of the grid can be adhered to the concrete surface using a high strength epoxy [...]

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