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Expertise
I can answer questions in the following categories: architectural design, architectural woodwork, structural design, building construction, kitchen and bath design. PLEASE indicate your state or region, so I can provide the best possible answer.
Experience in the area
25 years in the building design and construction field, with emphasis on residential and light commercial projects.
Publications
Author of "Architectural Woodwork - Details for Construction" published by Van Nostrand Reinhold (now Wiley).
Education/Credentials
BS Cornell University.
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| Matthew | 05/11/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Stephen responsed quickly and with clarity to ..... |
| Barry | 01/30/12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | I received an answer much quicker than ..... |
| Dean | 01/18/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Jeff | 08/30/07 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks |
| Darryl | 08/14/07 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for all of ..... |
Recent Answers from Stephen Major
2012-05-07 Tudor Deck:
Matthew, Please see attached sketch for structural answers. If you intend to do a roof, space the posts even closer and be sure to provide wide footings beneath the piers. Use rebar to tie footings
2012-01-30 truss strength:
Barry, I attached a drawing that (I hope) follows your description. Wood trusses are engineered building components with very specific load tolerances. Their ability to safely carry a given load is
2012-01-17 suspending an i beam:
Dean, You have two structural concerns to deal with here. The first is to be sure that the I-beam is strong enough to support the trolley and the greatest anticipated added load. If you are truly
2007-09-08 standards for smooth walls:
Brandis, I am not aware of any readily available standards that describe what you are looking for. The CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) does publish a lot of standards. They are available
2007-09-06 square footage:
Danielle, Although there is a published standard for determining the area of a house (ANSI Z765-2003), generally it is common practice (for houses) to include the square footage of all occupied (climate-controlled)
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