Introduction Staying dry and out of the elements is the most basic principle that architecture must fulfill. And consequently water and temperature transmission are some of the harder things buildings […]
Introduction Water can exist in three different states; solid, liquid, and gas. Solid and liquid are the two most common when thinking about preventing water intrusion with a building, however, […]
Flooding & Flood Zones Building in a flood zone is considered a special construction circumstance as it presents special problems and issues to think about. If possible, it should always […]
Definition Sometimes a Siamese Connection is also called a Fire Department Connection (FDC) Siamese Connection / Splitter: A Y-shaped connection. It’s a double pipe fitting near the base of the […]
Introduction & Rules of Thumb Roofs, when pitched should be (4:12) slope or greater. Pitched roofs generally have fewer problems than “flat” roofs. All roofs, decks and other flat surfaces […]
