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Simpson Strong-Tie is getting into this market as well. Might want to contact them to see what they offer by way of design help and/or products. http://www.strongtie.com/products/rps/categories/css.html?source=rpsnav

You might want to try the new Simpson CFS designer software. They also have bridging clips that are load rated for the application with the channel. http://www.strongtie.com/ftp/fliers/F-CF-UC14.pdf http://www.strongtie.com/products/cfs/SUBH.asp...

$1,000,000/$1,000,000 and yes, I know that as billings rise, so will the premium, insurance wouldn't be called a racket if it didn't!

I forgot to post after I figured out what to do. I did end up going with XL, thank you again for the referal. The policy, with a $0 deductible was $4,349/yr and if I take their liability education course, they will refund me $435 (10%). Also, at the end of 1 year, if I incorporate a...

Thank you RHB51, it has been very helpful/insightful. Thank you all for your input and experience. If there are any others that wouldn't mind shedding even more light on the subject I would be very grateful. Thanks again...

Thank you PEinc, all very helpful. If anyone else has additional info, I am open to everything. Thanks.

In Arizona, YES! It only cools off to about 95 degrees at night for a good part of two or three months...

Today I was brushing up on my 2005 NDS and I looked at the Ct value and noticed that for temperatures ranging from 100-125F in a dry condition the factor is 0.8. Is anyone reducing their dowel type fastener values (screws, nails, bolts, etc.) by this factor? I have only worked in Arizona for a...

Thank you all so much. I have contacted XL and will fill out the app. tonight. It looks to me like they would be my best bet. I tried to wrestle a guess out of the agent and she said the same thing as PEinc, she can't imagine it being over $10k/yr. On the same note, is there anything when...

Okay, I don't mean to be rude, but this is not a post debating the need for it or not, I have already determined my needs, now I am looking at the Benjamins, $$$. I know that a general and professional policy will be needed so I thank you for the general information, now does anyone have info...

Thank you sennafan, Do you have any reports or reference material on the subject? Just wondering, but if the concrete has turned a pinkish color, what would be your next step? How exactly would you determine if the damaged concrete needs to be replaced? Why does the concrete turn pinkish...

First the info, Small structural engineering firm, mostly residential and some small commercial work, with less than $200,000 in gross revenue per year. With that said, from your experience what would be the expected premium for a Professional Liability Insurance policy? Second question...

I continually have issues with contractors who swear that they do basement walls with masonry all the time under the following conditions - -Walkout basement -10' ceilings -2' deep floor trusses sitting on a 4" bearing wall on the inside of the basement -6" slab over the toe of the footing...

At curved walls what have others done for construction/details at top and bottom plates. Typically at the top plates I use (4) 3/4" plywood plates that overlap each other by at least 8" (staggered) and attach them with 8d nails at 4" o.c. staggered then I put a 2x ripped block beneath that for...

No, this was in Arizona. I might just have them use simpson Titan HD screws in lieu of the anchor bolts and then drill and epoxy holdown bolts for the strap holdowns (which I am sure will be useless) and then have an inspection/testing company come do a pull test on the holdown bolts that were...