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I have a product improvement idea - auto security system - I'm working on a patent but am being advised that I may need to promote it myself. My question is, who would be interested - an auto manufacturer, or is the security system designed and provided by some outside firm? If outside firm...

Why not just run the dehumidifier when the outside temps are low, ie, close to the temp you want the inside. Yeah, it uses electricity and adds heat to the room, but it would control the humidity. By the way, big systems frequently have re-heat coils that kinda do the same thing. I'd also be...

Yeah MiketheEngineer is right. I was involved with a re-roof a while back - the FRT was falling apart. I could just grab a handfull of fibers. We replaced 30% or so and went over all with a new layer of plywood. Lots of info on the web. It seems like they have got it fixed but....

FBC 426.3.2.2 Public bathrooms shall be completely enclosed...

I guess I need to clarify my question. This framing will be supporting "cladding" in a commercial building. I believe the framing would be considered a component. So my understanding is that we need S&S (signed & sealed) drawings for this specific framing - similiar to S&S truss drawings being...

AHJ = authority having jusistiction (building inspector)

It's politically inexpedient for me to just call the AHJ. I believe the soffit and facia framing for a commercial building in our 120 mph wind zone needs to be specifically designed by a PE. Correct? CMU walls with wood trusses with 24" wide overhang and 24" or more deep facia - not part of the...

Hi - I'm an owners rep for a building construction project in a wind borne debris region - Fl coast. Issue of the day is whether our exterior louvers need to be impact rated. Florida BUilding Code - 1609.1.4.5 (Protection of openings) Louvers protecting intake and exhaust ventilation ducts...

They are formed tie beams - 8 X 16 mostly - with top and bottom bars and stirrups; some are 8 X 32 beams (no cmu below)

I've a feeling this will fall into the "studid" question category but .... I'm an owner's rep watching a small construction project. Reinforced CMU with concrete tie beams at the top of the walls. Footing and slab-on-grade concrete was tested with 4 X 8 cylinders; fill cell grout with cubes...

Just what I needed - Thanks-I wish "our" engineer would respond so quickly!

Thanks for replies - I have asked and assume I will get an appropriate answer - well I will get an answer, I just hope a simple request will suffice. slickdeals - I looked in the codes but have not found it yet - if you find it I'd appreciate hearing from you. I'm the owners rep on this...

I am used to seeing plans that include the wind load resistance required of the components and cladding. Further this information is usually provided by the structural engineer and is given in psf. My current project's plans (beachside Florida) just say 150 mph wind. Shouldn't the structural...