Building Construction

Yesterday, a semi crashed into a building in Bucyrus, OH.  A friend sent the picture to the left from the scene.  Read one of the news report here.  Luckily the driver of the semi made it out before significant structural collapse occurred.  

Here are two quick topics for discussion around the firehouse kitchen table as we try to stay cool when temperatures soar.

Here’s another potential hazard to notice on your 360.  I guess they are trying to hide the flat roof from the sides. Thanks to Lt. Bronner (PTFD) for passing the pictures on.

Check out the fancy woodworking at the header with doubled 3/4″ plywood supporting the first engineered I beam.  This ceiling will be finished with tongue and grove wood. Also check out Barrel Vaulted Ceiling.

Check out this picture of a barrel vaulted ceiling prior to drywall.  The roof construction utilizes engineered wood I-beams.  The rest of the room is constructed with conventional sticks.