Strengthening Structural Performance

Strengthening Structural Performanceby: Tierney RiedemannPublished on: 04/03/2026

Targeted structural upgrades improved wind resistance and reduced roof deflection through added cross bracing and tighter purlin spacing. Bringing the structure into full IRC and AWC NDS compliance.

Residential Design
Strengthening Structural Performance

extensive damage from vehicle impact

extensive damage from vehicle impactby: Ty LandphairPublished on: 23/02/2026

The homeowner called about damage that their home recieved form the impact of a vehicle. An extensive repair was recommended to preserve the structure.

Observation and Report
extensive damage from vehicle impact

sagging roof and trusses

sagging roof and trusses by: Ty LandphairPublished on: 23/02/2026

The homeowner was in the process of selling their home when there was a concern that the roof was sagging because of poor construction. It was determined that the beams were reinforced rather than weakened, and there was no issue with the roof.

Observation and Report
sagging roof and trusses

structural review of an aging multi-level garage

structural review of an aging multi-level garageby: Ty LandphairPublished on: 23/02/2026

This homeowner wanted to know how stable the sub area under the garage was. The addition of extra supports and other preventative measures reinforced the structure.

Express Engineering Service
structural review of an aging multi-level garage