Snow load calculations are part of a lot of structural building Code calculations. But what are the snow loads in our region? The National Building Code has a fairly simple calculation to figure out a region's snow load, based on snow weight and rainfall for…
Insulated Concrete Forms have been around for a while, and have gained popularity for a number of reasons. They’re easy to assemble, offer long-term insulation value, provide considerable strength and resilience and allow construction of above-ground concrete without the need to have an engineered plan.…
Q: Do I need a permit? A: In most jurisdictions, simple repairs, roof replacements and re-siding of residential structures does not require a permit. Any renovations that affect the structure of a house, such as expanding windows, replacing bedroom windows, or adding to the square footage…
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…
What is a Fire Stop?What Makes a SystemHow to Specify a SystemWant to Learn More? Fire stops continue to be one of the more challenging aspects of commercial and large-scale building - but they don't have to be. Like any other building technique, a few…