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Iam in NY and our state uses the IRC plus some supplements. As far as the Use of FRP’s go... I work in the transportation industry (bridges) and we’ve used FRP for concrete repairs on occasion when it makes since. The material itself probably started to hit our business around 20yrs ago...

This is good FRP info. Thank you for the post. I was hoping someone would share some experience on this product. Appreciate it.

Thanks for FRP post. I know FRP's are susceptible to UV light. The coatings that you apply after installation are suppose to provide protection. Although these would be installed on the interior. I know Simpson Strong Tie sells an FRP and they will even provide complementary site specific...

Thanks. We have a few local contractors in the area that install FRP for basement walls but what's the warranty? Most of the contractors are waterproof basement guys that probably took a crash course on installation from the manufacturer. Not what I would want on a brand new house! I have...

I would see if you can get some drywall (probably plaster and lath) off an exterior wall or exterior siding and take look at the wall framing. I would be willing to bet its balloon framing based on the age of the structure and not your typical stud wall. Then you can detail it accordingly...

Yes I have considered the ACI requirement. It is an option....albeit not a great option. The contractor would still need to excavate all the back fill material and replace with some clean well draining material. They just backfill with on-site material which is clay. I could see if keeping...

Unfortunately the ‘engineer’ is a architect who does not have structural design experience. I am the engineer he’s asking for some options. I am looking to see if anyone has any experience with a similar issue and can offer design options. I don’t have a problem designing a remedy. Just looking...

So a local home builder takes it upon himself to turn the foundation area under a covered porch into a root cellar. Nor not a big deal. However, he never contacted the engineer prior to making changes. The problem is the area under the porch floor was designed to be back filled (footings at...