From Porch Plan to Permit Set: A Residential Addition in Marion, Iowa

From Porch Plan to Permit Set: A Residential Addition in Marion, Iowaby: Caleb VorpahlPublished on: 15/04/2026

This project highlights a porch project that covers a porch being renovated into a second floor home addition. Strong co-ordination with the contractor made this particular project a good candidate for a project case study.

Residential Design
From Porch Plan to Permit Set: A Residential Addition in Marion, Iowa

Structural Clarity During a Time-Sensitive Real Estate Transaction in Madrid, Iowa

Structural Clarity During a Time-Sensitive Real Estate Transaction in Madrid, Iowaby: Caleb VorpahlPublished on: 14/04/2026

Previous termite damaged threatened a real estate transaction, and we got the call. We determined that the damage was already mitigated - saving the deal in the process. With a 48 turnaround on this project, this case needed a spotlight!

Express Engineering Service
Structural Clarity During a Time-Sensitive Real Estate Transaction in Madrid, Iowa

Strengthening Structural Performance

Strengthening Structural Performanceby: Caleb VorpahlPublished 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

A Homeowner Questions His Home's Structural Integrity

A Homeowner Questions His Home's Structural Integrity by: Caleb VorpahlPublished on: 23/02/2026

A homeowner sought clarity on a century-old farmhouse’s foundation. StructSolve’s structural assessment provided clear insights to guide confident renovation decisions.

Observation and Report
A Homeowner Questions His Home's Structural Integrity

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