The foundation of your home plays a major role in its stability and whether you will experience a number of other …
November 19, 2015
5 Benefits of Structural Engineers When Buying a New Home
Buying a home can be an exciting time in your life, but if you aren’t careful, you could end up with …
November 19, 2015
What Does a Structural Engineer Do?
Everywhere you look, you see the work of a structural engineering company. In general, a structural engineer is responsible for every building …
March 26, 2015
Differential settlement
Differential settlement After a building has been constructed, some settlement is quite normal. Differential settlement, however, is when a building’s piers …
March 26, 2015
When should you hire a structural engineer?
Structural engineers are licensed professionals who are trained to analyze the factors that exert force, such as gravity, wind, temperature and …
June 25, 2014
Southwest solar hotspots
2013 was another record year for the U.S. solar industry. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, there was a 41% …
June 24, 2014
Considerations of installing a solar system on the roof of your home
Solar The ability to lower your energy bills and to be self-reliant can be attractive features of installing solar panels on …
June 4, 2014
Considerations in purchasing a wood-frame house for renovation
If you’re considering renovating an older wood-frame home, a thorough evaluation of the structure can help you to determine whether an …
May 23, 2014
Hurricane retrofitting your property
Hurricane Retrofitting Almost all areas of the country are subject to high winds, so it’s important to ensure that your home …