Strengthening Structural Performance
by: Tierney RiedemannPublished on: 04/03/2026Targeted 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.
Homeowner's Dream Of Matching Garage Comes True
by: Tierney RiedemannPublished on: 23/02/2026StructSolve to the rescue! When a deal is about to fall through due to an issue that, not one, not two, but ten other contractors don't want to touch, hope is found in Residential Engineering!
Roof Failure Identified During Leak Investigation in Urbandale
by: Caleb VorpahlPublished on: 02/01/2026A caving roof needed Engineering Expertise. In this project Case Study, we look at what went right when a roofing company needed professional guidance for a failing roof. Interestingly, we determined it's root cause and helped insurance determinations.
From Porch Plan to Permit Set: A Residential Addition in Marion, Iowa
by: Caleb VorpahlPublished on: 01/01/2026This 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.
