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...
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...
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...
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...
