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Window and Door Shimming: Code Requirements and Engineering Reality

Window and Door Shimming: Code Requirements and Engineering Reality Improper shimming is a structural installation defect, not a cosmetic issue. It becomes most critical when there is a large gap between the window or door frame and the structural buck. If that gap is not correctly bridged, the installation cannot perform as designed—regardless of sealants …

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The Easiest Way To Get a Site Plan or Floor Plan For Your Project – Using Mysiteplan.com

How To Get A Site Plan For Your Project – The Easy Way (Or A Floor Plan) Engineering Express Trusts MySitePlan.com For Their Clients’ Site Plans Need a site plan for your project? MySitePlan.com offers a quick and affordable way to help you find the perfect plan to meet your project’s specific requirements, whether you’re …

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How To Submit A Request For An Engineering Evaluation of Doors and Other Openings For Certification

Determining Pressure Ratings For Doors (or Windows) With Alternate Components Exterior doors exposed to weather are approved to withstand design pressures for a variety of conditions. Sometimes, though, the door type you want to use doesn’t match the product approval.  This article explores how such a change is evaluated by an engineer to provide a …

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Understanding the 3 Types of Glazing Supports

See this article for a breakdown of the three most common types of window / door / glazing support mullions in our articles section. Learn the difference between a mullion, supporting frame, and structural column and how they are used in a construction project.

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Glass Aspect Ratio Limitations in Florida’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ)

When A Glazed Opening Isn’t Exactly Square Often times a glazing product is approved for large missile impact, but requires a field modification for size. While the tested span cannot be exceeded and still meet the building code’s large missile impact requirements, the aspect ratio (the length to width ratio) can be altered so long …

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The Ultimate Guide To Creating A Window – Door Retrofit Permit Package In South Florida & Beyond

How To Apply For A Retrofit Window-Door-Garage Door Permit In South Florida & Beyond Dade, Broward & Palm Beach Counties have adopted a unique set of rules for permitting window and door replacements (alteration level 1). Other coastal counties across the US are catching on, so the process applies when needed. While there are variations …

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Door and Hardware Online Glossary

Thanks to our partners at ASSA ABLOY, we’re happy to pass along this helpful glossary of industry lingo. Learn all about the many terms used in the door and hardware industry Click here to visit the ASSA ABLOY Glossary

Performance Requirements Typically Requested On Project Specifications

For shop drawings requested for structural permit by this office, the following are typical specifications requested.  Engineering Express routinely complies with these when providing certified plans for permit:   Delegated Design:  Design , including comprehensive engineering analysis by a qualified professional engineer, using performance requirements & design criteria indicated. Structural Performance: shall withstand the effects …

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How To Use Performance Evaluations – TER’s – Calculator Reports Purchased From Engineering Express

READ BELOW BEFORE USING NON SITE-SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONSFROM ENGINEERING EXPRESS FOR YOUR PROJECT General Information About Non Site-Specific Plans: Certified Performance Evaluations (also referred to as Master Plans, Technical Evaluation Reports (TER’s), Generic or Non Site-Specific Plans) you receive contain a physical or digitally certified engineer seal. They are intended to be used to assist …

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Residential & Commercial Terms & Engineering Design Differences 101

Residential & Commercial Glazing Differences & Common Terms 101   Engineering Express is typically asked what the difference between residential & commercial glazing & how we help each industry.  Read below for answers to the most common questions & terms.   Commercial Glazing   What is Commercial Glazing? This generally involves the framing systems used …

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