Manufactured Homes: A Guide to Foundation and Support Systems
Manufactured Homes: A Guide to Foundation and Support Systems Are you looking to build, sell, or refinance a manufactured home? Or are you perhaps interested in purchasing a manufactured home using a mortgage lender? If you’ve answered yes to either, then you may already know that getting a loan and obtaining insurance for manufactured homes […]
Concrete Cracks: Should I be concerned?
Concrete Cracks: Should I be concerned? In life, certain things are inevitable. For concrete, cracking is one of those inevitabilities. Concrete is a combination of three key ingredients: Portland cement, aggregate (usually sand and gravel), and water. When water is added to cement, a chemical reaction called “hydration” takes place – hydration works to […]
Roof Sag – What Is It, and What Causes It?
Roof sag, as its name implies, occurs when a roof sags or bends from its original shape. This structural issue often stems from misaligned load paths and undersized structural roof supports. To better understand roof sag, it’s first important to familiarize yourself with common roofing systems. Today’s residential construction industry utilizes two main systems: rafters […]
Building a Safe, Durable Deck
By William D Hill, P.E. Building an exterior deck is an exciting outdoor project and a great way to extend your home’s living space. Deck construction, while certainly not the easiest of projects, can be done by anyone with a carpentry skillset and decent construction wherewithal. Some homeowners opt to build decks themselves, while plenty […]
Frequently Asked Questions
Home Inspection vs. Structural Engineer Inspection: What’s the difference? Both common inspection services have their merits. In New York State (“NYS”), a home inspection must at least cover the Standards of Practice Law (“SOP”). The SOP consists of a general visual inspection covering major home components or systems including mechanical, electrical, structural, and more. A […]
