We have our eyes set for 2020 vision. But it is also nice to look back since 2019 was a great year! Check out some of VERTEX's highlights from 2019.
Insights from VERTEX's Industry Experts
Great technical blogs go deeper into practice niches than mainstream press and share well-written technical insights. In case you missed them last time, we’re highlighting the top 10 blogs of 2019 from VERTEX's experts.
The Eichleay Formula and Delay Claims - What You Need to Know
Contractors rely on project revenue to support their home office general and administrative costs. If project duration increases but the associated revenue does not, the same amount of revenue must be stretched even further. VERTEX's Andrew Sargent discusses using The Eichleay Formula to calculate home office overhead costs.
Window Flashing 101 - The Proper Way to Flash a Residential Finned Window
The most prevalent of all window types is the residential grade window with a nailing fin. While the most prevalent, many engineers, architects, and general contractors lack an understanding of how to properly flash this type of window. VERTEX's Matt Click discusses tips and industry standards.
Hard Coat Stucco vs. EIFS (Synthetic Stucco): Part One
Stucco and EIFS are two exterior wall cladding finishes that may look similar, but are actually very different. In this two part series, VERTEX's Construction Expert, Robert Klein, discusses the structure, installation, advantages, and disadvantages of each finish.
Hard Coat Stucco vs. EIFS (Synthetic Stucco): Part Two
VERTEX's Construction Expert, Robert Klein, discusses the structure, installation, advantages, and disadvantages of EIFS; otherwise known as synthetic stucco.
Concrete or clay roof tiles typically add value to a home given their appearance, but damaged roof tiles can be costly for the homeowner or insurer. VERTEX's Shawn Hardy outlines some differences between clay and concrete tile roof and hail damage.
VERTEX's Blake Mayberry discusses general fire science, how the physical properties of steel change due to high temperatures, what happens to structural steel during a fire and after, and evidence that forensic engineers need to look for when assessing steel framing after a fire event.
Have you noticed cracks in your interior walls or sticking doors and/or windows? If you have, your house may be a victim of settlement. VERTEX's Doug Day discusses the causes of differential settlement in buildings and how to repair or stop the settlement.
High Rising Radon – Why the upper floors aren’t necessarily safe
According to the USEPA, upwards of 21,000 Americans die each year from radon induced cancers. Existing guidelines for testing radon exposure focus heavily on basements and lower levels. But what about the upper floors? VERTEX's John Pelkey discusses the importance of testing all livable areas.
Roof-Mounted Solar PV Panels – Part One: Structural Code Requirements
With growth in energy technologies, VERTEX has seen a steady increase in consultation for roof-mounted photovoltaic solar panels on both residential and commercial projects. In part one of this series, VERTEX's Eric Ryan discusses structural code requirements.
The absence of Federal or state regulations specifically pertaining to asbestos in soil has left developers and owners scratching their heads about requirements for assessing and removing soil impacted by asbestos fibers. VERTEX's Frank Calandra discusses Massachusetts asbestos regulations.
