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Thomas Buford

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Licensed Architect in Virginia since 1984.
New Homes, Additions, Alterations, Outbuildings, Failure Forensics;
Small Construction Projectsl; Remediation and Repair

www.tbbuford.com

Experience in the area

Architectural design, planning, construction and repair.
• Schematic Design
– objectives statement
– space planning
– feasibility study
– structural, mechanical, plumbing
and electrical system integration
• Permit Drawings
• Construction Drawings
• Contract Documents
• Construction Administration
– construction management
– pre-qualification of bidders
– bidding
– general and/or sub contracting
– construction progress and
construction contract review and interpretation
– pay request certification
• Construction failure diagnostics
– water intrusion
– structural failures, ...

Due to life safety concerns regarding some aspects of construction I may not be able to help with all questions.
I do not answer structural specification questions without a site visit.

Organizations

Hexagon

Publications

Arlington Journal

Education/Credentials

5 year Bachelor of Architecture from
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VPI-SU)

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Jason	03/10/12	10	10	10
Bob Jones	03/07/12	7	7	7
Jerry	02/22/12	10	10	10
Adam	12/31/11	10	10	10	Thank you, Thomas. -Adam
Carole	05/07/07	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Thomas Buford

2012-05-18 Window broke:

Only you can tell me what may have been happening outside with temperature or wind that could have stressed the glass. I have not seen thermal stress cracks as you describe and since the window was open

2012-05-17 Window broke:

Briar, Did you see it break when the garage door was closing? Is it single pane glass? How large is it? Is it the original glass? How long has it been in place? It sounds like an impact break

2012-05-04 walk out basement insulation:

Many use "French Drain" as a reference and mean many different things, so without knowing the details of the installation I do not really know what you have installed. Based on your description the

2012-05-04 walk out basement insulation:

Subgrade spaces are prone to moisture intrusion. The best protection is perimeter foundation drainage so water is not let to stand around the walls. Older homes are often built without foundation drainage

2012-03-05 Hardwood floors:

It could depend on the cabinet design. Generally you want to have your cabinets in so you don't damage the floors. It is important to raise the cabinets up on a spacer to raise the bottoms up to floor

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