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Expertise
I can answer questions about concrete form work, door repairs, and most questions regarding most construction, I can also answer questions related to contractors and which ones are best suited to specific tasks, and some that are best left in the phone book, and any related to drafting and design, with very good knowledge of fire codes and building codes
Experience in the area
I have been in the construction industry for over 20 years, with various types of construction and repairs, I was also a fire fighter/fire inspector for a small town fire dept for 3 years. I started out in the industry with architectural drafting, as an education but found i liked the building side better
Organizations
A member of local 1030 united brotherhood of carpenters and joiners
Education/Credentials
I took a year of architectural drafting, then a lot of on the job training. While on the fire dept i also took a fire inspection and investigation course, But mostly the training has been on the job.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| poooja | 02/22/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks anyways sir, u tried at least ..... |
| EMMANUEL ESANG | 10/31/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I appreciate your response. I thank you ..... |
| Thomas | 09/27/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | His comments were helpful and knowledgeable. |
| Vladimir | 09/08/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10, 10, 10 Thank you Albert, I'll ..... |
| Vladimir | 09/07/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Albert. It was very helpful ..... |
Recent Answers from Albert Roy Horne
2012-02-07 about the choice of method and material for a 'shell' structure:
This is honestly outside my scope of knowledge, However I do believe that the shell part would be best built in the same manner and materials that they build the big sports domes from. Most of the big
2012-02-04 Spreader Beams:
The only spreader beams i am familiar with are those that are used in lifting objects with a crane. The ones used with a crane are affixed to the hook on the cranes lifting cable, to evenly distribute
2011-10-31 FOUNDATION ON A SWAMPY AREA.:
If you can find a company, that can supply concrete that they use on tower cranes then that is the best, it is strongest and will also be somewhat water resistant. Unfortunately I can't give a better solution
2011-10-26 FOUNDATION ON A SWAMPY AREA.:
First is to take and determine3 if the water is constantly coming in, is it holes for piers or actual foundation walls, if it is holes or footings extend your excavation down in those areas, another foot
2011-09-27 Commercial Construction:
Well i can tell you for sure one piece of equipment they should have had and that is a harness, or fall arrest device. As far as the size of beams i can not honestly that, There are so many different configurations
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