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Expertise
I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.
Experience in the area
Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.
What do you like about this subject?
Building has been my life from the time my father bought me my first Erector Set and had me mixing concrete for his additions and projects at age 8. I get to live a childs dream world fantasy of bulldozers , cranes, big trucks, in real life! And make a good living at it. How great is that?
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
This is an everchanging landscape of technology and advancement which requires constant attention to new techniques and materials as they come on the market. However, fundemental procedures and practices that date back centuries are still at the core of the building industry. So drawing on knowledge from the past is also essential.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Building is the art of taking a two dimensional drawing and transforming it into three dimensional reality. By envisioning a building through multi dimensional eyes, conflicts and problems can be kept to a minimum.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| rich | 05/22/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | bruce--thank you very much--if i have any ..... |
| Steve | 05/07/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Excellent knowledge...will help me tremendously. Thanks! |
| Amy | 05/02/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for taking the time to answer ..... |
| harry | 05/02/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Fast excellent response thanks! |
| Mike | 04/24/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so greatly Bruce, for your ..... |
Recent Answers from Bruce E. Johnson
2012-05-21 reduce window opening:
Hi rich, if your exterior is exposed or painted masonry then you need to fill in the hole with masonry. This isn't that difficult. You can get a six inch high cinder block to raise the sill height and
2012-05-14 plaster ceiling damage:
Hi Pat, the elastomeric resurfacing works great if the damage is cracking and minor spalling as the fiberglass mesh and coating are flexible and the cracking has less of a chance to come back through the
2012-05-07 Bulging Wall Problem:
Hi Steve, that is strange. Normally a framed wall sits in top of the floor system and the bottom plate of the wall is nailed into the floor joist or perimeter beam through the floor decking. In order
2012-05-02 removing load bearing cinder block walls:
Hi Amy, properly sized LVLS should support a second floor or roof system no problem. The L shape will need a post or some sort of column in the corner if I am seeing it correctly. I hope this info helps
2012-05-01 raising a foundation:
Hi Harry, prices will vary based on location and accessibility along with how the house is built etc. I would venture a guess that to have a house moving company come in and lift it up could cost around
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