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Colorado Destroys Buildings. Here’s How

Colorado Destroys Buildings. Here’s How

by v4djr4jbef2017 | Oct 10, 2019 | General, Natural Disasters, Weather

From record-breaking blizzards, windstorms and hailstorms to heat waves, floods and Eastern Plains tornados, Colorado has it all when it comes to extreme weather. That’s why a structural engineer must solve unique challenges in constructing all types of...
Is Your Home Built On Expansive Soil?

Is Your Home Built On Expansive Soil?

by v4djr4jbef2017 | Sep 12, 2018 | How-To, Natural Disasters

It’s done. You’ve purchased your dream home, taken ownership of the keys, and moved all of your furniture in. Now the hard part begins. Now you get to worry about the many different things you need to do to protect your home from cracks and foundation damage. A major...
Understanding Colorado’s Unique Expansive Soil

Understanding Colorado’s Unique Expansive Soil

by v4djr4jbef2017 | Nov 16, 2017 | General, Water, Weather

As of 2016, Colorado was the second-fastest-growing state in the nation, adding just over 100,000 residents between 2014 and 2015, according to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Since 2010, the state has grown by more than 408,000 residents. That puts us in the...

Here’s What Expansive Soil Problems Look Like

by v4djr4jbef2017 | Jun 15, 2015 | General, How-To

Expansive soil is a common problem for structures worldwide, and can be found in all 50 U.S. states. In fact, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers, as many as 25% of U.S. homes are at risk of damage due to expansive soils and the problem causes more...
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