I had the pleasure of having a house fire in 2012 that destroyed everything in the house with the exception of the structure. This gave me the chance to utilize energy-efficient construction in my old 1941 house in an economical way when rebuilding. Though half the windows are still single pane originals, I was able…
Have you ever been told a roof is “self-supporting” as if it somehow defies gravity? We have walked in many old homes and have been amazed at how the roof can still stand despite the lack of braces as is now required by today’s Codes. Well in most cases if you put a string line…
Light gauge metal telescoping jack posts are often used as a quick, economical way to reinforce a structural member that needs additional support. There have been some mixed messages on when you can use them and when you should not. Telescoping jack posts are capable of carrying a 4000 to 6000 lb. allowable load depending…
Do you have unusual brick cracks on the upper story of your brick house? A foundation related settlement usually manifests in a stair-step patterned crack that starts at the first story and continues to the second story. It often occurs near the corners of the house and follows the weakness in the veneer, which occurs…
Why do basement walls bow and how do you fix it? If you have a horizontal crack in your basement wall, the wall has likely bowed inwards due to its inability to resist the backfill that is placed against it. We find this to be more common in older pre 80’s homes with basement walls…
There has been much debate over whether or not a crawlspace should be ventilated or encapsulated (unvented). Research by building scientists over the past couple of decades have determined that a properly encapsulated unventilated crawlspace is better for reducing humidity, preventing wood decay, improving indoor air quality, and reducing the potential for termite infestation. Our…
Our weekly staff meetings may look a little different these days. However, our hard work and streamlined customer service remains the same. It’s important to keep our staff safe, but we need to stay engaged too, so Zoom has been a great platform for us to stay connected.
Our own Marcel Papineau joined Mike Claudio, the host of Remodeling the Carolinas with NARI Charlotte, for the new launch of their podcast to help provide value to their members and help educate the public. Marcel also joined Brad little with Case Remodeling to talk about how to identify bearing walls and what to consider…
Thank you to Mike, Corbin, Joe, Collin, Patric, Austin, Aidan, and Kathleen for holding the fort while Cass, Cameron, Chad, Marcel, and Daniel were out of the office backpacking in Banff, Canada and enjoying the beauty this world has to offer. Thank you to our wonderful clients for your continued business, your patience, and your…
Corbin Hoffman, E.I.T. recently graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, took at little well deserved time off and is now ready to start his career as a structural engineer. Corbin is not a new face to the IDE team because he started as an intern in 2018, but today is his first…