MEP Engineering Considerations for Alterations to Existing Walls, Roofs and Windows
MEP Engineering Considerations for Alterations to Existing Walls, Roofs and Windows

MEP Engineering Considerations for Alterations to Existing Walls, Roofs and Windows

Posted by Joe Weagraff on in Engineering

The two questions most often raised regarding the thermal performance of changes to existing walls, roofs and windows are: We’d like to add insulation to the building, but if we do, does it have to meet code? If a window or storefront is being replaced, can we just match the existing so the look remains […]

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Eye Washing Station Details

Eye Washing Station Details

Posted by Brian Walsh on in Fundamentals

Nearly one million workplace eye injuries are reported annually, so the importance of emergency eyewash stations cannot be overstated. The use of proper eye protection along with worker safety training can go along way in preventing potential serious eye injury.  The single most important requirement for eye safety is the emergency eyewash station. Emergency eyewash […]

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Double the Boiler Size and Fire the Engineer?

Double the Boiler Size and Fire the Engineer?

Posted by Dan Jackson on in Engineering

That’s an old HVAC engineer joke. Often when we’re asked to evaluate comfort problems, we find this was more than just a joke. A building’s cooling load is the rate of heat rejection required to keep it cool inside. Conversely, the heating load is the amount of added heat needed to keep it warm inside. […]

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Breakfast Club: Mega Press

Breakfast Club: Mega Press

Posted by Bob Schneider on in Uncategorized

Slide 1 Mega Press is a new offering from Viega. Slide 2 Viega is a method of joining piping, copper, stainless steel and plastics without solder or glue. Slide 3 It uses hydraulic force to compress the fitting to the pipe and uses an “O” ring to seal the joint.  The contractor buys the crimper […]

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How to Avoid Grease on Rooftops

How to Avoid Grease on Rooftops

Posted by Mike Ruff on in Engineering

Grease on a roof can put you on a slippery slope toward leaks, expensive repairs, voided warranties, unsafe work areas, fire hazards, and lawsuits. Sometimes, it causes local fire authorities to fine building owners or tenants and shut them down. Chances are you have a food court or other food type tenants. Have you seen […]

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