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Main Level Ductwork Options ML-19.11
Main Level Ductwork Options “Forced Air Heating & Cooling” What are my options when it comes to running my ductwork on my main level? First off, if you are [...]
Your Back Deck UL-19.14
Your Back Deck “It’s Okay to Have a Little Fun with the Deck” The poor deck is one of the first to get watered down when the budget gets [...]
What Is My Upper Level Address? UL-19.13
What Is My Upper Level Address? “Don’t Get the Cart in Front of the Horse” This article may sound like a no-brainer, but I made the mistake. I worked [...]
Exterior / Façade PHIPs
Façade Structural Worries FE-19.03
Façade Structural Worries “Cracking in the Masonry” Pay attention to angled cracking and other slight deformities in the masonry. This project was highly suspect before we even began the [...]
Do Your Historical Research FE-19.02
Do Your Historical Research “How Do I Know When I Can Vary from Historical Significance?” Your downtown has most likely had a historical district review. Regardless of how old [...]
Aluminum Storefront Windows FE-19.01
Aluminum Storefront Windows “When Should I Replace?” Let’s begin by defining aluminum storefront window systems. These are the modern window systems typically used on the main level of your [...]
Main Level PIHPs
Consider Upper Level Improvements ML – 19.02
Consider Upper Level Improvements “Main Level First . . . Don’t Ignore Future Upper Level Design” As an architect, one of the overlooked benefits provided to my clients lies [...]
ADA Single Restroom Size ML-19.01
ADA Single Restroom Size “Front Access - Floorplan Layout Only” The ADA compliant restroom size varies on a number of design choices you make. In this article, we focus [...]
Upper Level PIHPs
Code-Compliant Guardrails UL-19.02
Code-Compliant Guardrails “Guardrails - Handrails (Non-ADA)” This one isn’t too difficult, but I see it violated often. Let’s start by defining a guardrail as it pertains to a downtown [...]
Automatic Door Unlock System UL-19.01
Automatic Door Unlock System “Worth the Money” Consider spending a little more money on a convenient digital unlocking system. I have owned enough buildings in my time that keys [...]
General Downtown PIHPs
Code-Compliant Guardrails UL-19.02
Code-Compliant Guardrails “Guardrails - Handrails (Non-ADA)” This one isn’t too difficult, but I see it violated often. Let’s start by defining a guardrail as it pertains to a downtown [...]
Automatic Door Unlock System UL-19.01
Automatic Door Unlock System “Worth the Money” Consider spending a little more money on a convenient digital unlocking system. I have owned enough buildings in my time that keys [...]