Beams have long been a part of modern construction, and are a vital part of any home. However there are a few principles worth noting to help you build a top-quality load-bearing system, whether you're a weekend warrior tackling that deck project or a long-time…
It's becoming more common to see people making the most of basement space - be it a new home with an entertainment area, basement bedrooms, or renovations to existing homes to create home offices. There are several ways of doing this. Given that many older…
The adoption of the 2015 issue of the National Building Code of Canada brings about a critical change affecting a large portion of Charlotte County between St. Stephen and Saint Andrews. Once NBC 2015 comes into force, buildings in the area shown in red on…
The following outlines some of the dimensional requirements for stairs within a single-family home, or a single-family home with a basement suite. For non-residential structures, it’s best to call our office for guidance, as a number of factors come into play. Changes to note: NBC 2015…
In our part of New Brunswick, portable saw mills have produced quality materials for decades. But use of milled lumber in Code-compliant construction runs into the challenge presented by a clause in the Code [9.3.2.1(1)] that requires structural lumber to be identified by a grade…