Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) Panels are beautiful but do not provide a durable walking surface because they are made of softwood. Adding a gypcrete or concrete topping slab is a common solution to provide a durable walking surface. The topping slab also decreases sound transmission and floor vibrations.

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Cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels are commonly fabricated in 10-foot widths and 5-foot increments in length. This means that column grids should be spaced on a 10-foot module in one direction (20 feet or 30 feet) to save money and eliminate waste.

We've had record-high snowfall this year. As structural engineers, many people have contacted us asking how the snow will affect the roofs of their buildings. This year the snow on some roofs could be above the design snow load. If you are worried about your roof, having the snow removed will reduce stress (physically from the roof and mentally for you).

Align cladding joints in veneer with metal stud slip planes at each floor level to ensure each level of studs and cladding moves together.

When using metal studs with a rainscreen application, a 16 gauge (54 mil) minimum stud is recommended. This heavier gauge is necessary because rainscreen panels and tracks typically only load the studs at concentrated points.