If you’re having some HVAC work done on your property, you might be wondering: What is Manual J, and what is the role it plays in your HVAC installation? Basically, the Manual J calculation is used to determine the proper size for an HVAC unit being added to a building. Knowing this calculation is critical for anyone who will be performing HVAC work, so they can apply it to the building on which they are working and get a system that is properly sized for that property. During the calculation, the HVAC contractors will take a variety of measurements and... View Article
The R-value of insulation measures its ability to resist heat flow. Higher R-value for insulation means a better ability to insulate the home and resist heat transfer into or out of the home. The entire purpose of insulating the home is to make sure you can keep your warm air inside during the winter months and outside during the summer. R-value measurements give you a number to better quantify that ability when comparing potential insulation types. Depending on where in the United States you live, your recommended R-values will vary. In most cases, the Department of Energy will recommend exterior... View Article
If you’re in the process of either building or purchasing a property, it’s important that you go through all of the necessary inspections to make sure the property is in good condition. In some cases, this may include engineering inspections. The engineering inspection in Hudson, CO is a bit more thorough and involved than other types of inspections, including a standard home inspection. In this type of inspection, an engineer will make sure your building meets all applicable building codes, and that there are no long-term concerns you should be aware of. Here’s an overview of what you should know... View Article
At High Plains Engineering & Design, LLC, we are pleased to provide fully comprehensive project administration services for any kind of job you’re taking on—but what all is involved in construction administration in Hudson, CO? Every construction project features builders, designers and engineers. The larger the scope of the project, the more of these professionals you’re going to have attached to it, which makes for greater complexities in the planning and administration of the job. Project administration professionals are highly trained in coordinating and managing these projects to make sure all of the professionals involved are constantly on the same... View Article
Geotechnical engineering might not be the first thing you think of when you start a building project, but their expertise can be invaluable. After all, every building is subject to the behavior of the ground beneath it—a geotechnical engineer’s job is to predict that behavior and make recommendations to ensure the safety and durability of the building. What is a geotechnical engineer? Geotechnical companies in Hudson, CO study the characteristics of the earth and apply them to making it suitable for human habitation, including homes, commercial and industrial buildings, among other structural projects. This type of civil engineering uses the... View Article
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