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#49 Structural Engineer needed to advise and design residential home elevated foundation.

Published 5-13-2019
We have completed our Geotechnical soil analysis and have 3D home design plans completed. Now we need recommendations on the type of foundation best suited to our design. This project requires PE stamp.

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#44 Geotechnical Services requested Soil Analysis compression rating for new construction.

Published 3-26-2019
Geotechnical Soil Analysis Soil type Compression etc., for new residential construction in Denham Springs LA. 70726

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You may have answered questions incorrectly when you completed your Restore Louisiana Program Survey.

By Murray Wennerlund 1-30-2023

Louisiana homeowners that should have been invited to the Restore Louisiana Grant Program in 2022 during the first round may have disqualified themselves by answering the Restore Survey questions incorrectly, even if they read the Restore Survey Guide v3

Building your homes thermal envelope as defined in IRC codes and by the Department of Energy.

By Murray Wennerlund 1-25-2023

With more people building homes more energy efficient we have to expand our reading to be able to correctly design homes that provide the best overall energy saving experience. Heating, Cooling and Moisture control will be our main focus in this article.

VIDEO: I have never been a fan of cripples on top of the header.

By Murray Wennerlund 1-18-2023

When I design a wall I always look at how the wall transfers the weight from above then I look at the openings and how I can make them easier to work with when choosing windows and doors. If you know the width, you know header so place it under top plate