Harriott Valentine Engineers

Harriott Valentine Engineers Harriott Valentine Engineers is a team of professional engineers committed to providing creative solutions to architectural and construction challenges.

It may take a little creativity to redesign an older space for current needs, but doing so conserves materials and prese...
08/09/2024

It may take a little creativity to redesign an older space for current needs, but doing so conserves materials and preserves some of the character of the original house.

Many Seattle houses contain an unreinforced brick chimney. For projects above a certain size it's required to retrofit t...
08/02/2024

Many Seattle houses contain an unreinforced brick chimney. For projects above a certain size it's required to retrofit these, often with a liner or steel bracing.

A roof that's not fully covered will provide sun protection and natural light. But, closely spaced slats may still colle...
07/26/2024

A roof that's not fully covered will provide sun protection and natural light. But, closely spaced slats may still collect snow depending on the spacing and local weather.

It will be sleek when it's finished, but sometimes an in-progress framing project can be eye-catching in its own way. ...
07/19/2024

It will be sleek when it's finished, but sometimes an in-progress framing project can be eye-catching in its own way.

Not all engineering happens at a desk! We're often ducking into basements or poking up into attics to deduce exactly wha...
07/12/2024

Not all engineering happens at a desk! We're often ducking into basements or poking up into attics to deduce exactly what's going on with existing framing.

Joist photography: This particular subgenre often makes use of leading lines highlighting rectilinear subjects, often fr...
07/05/2024

Joist photography: This particular subgenre often makes use of leading lines highlighting rectilinear subjects, often from a low vantage point.

Site visits allow our engineers to verify existing dimensions, but it does mean our server is full of random photos like...
06/28/2024

Site visits allow our engineers to verify existing dimensions, but it does mean our server is full of random photos like these.

Wood, steel, and concrete all have their own advantages in regards to strength, cost, and aesthetics. A clever design ca...
06/21/2024

Wood, steel, and concrete all have their own advantages in regards to strength, cost, and aesthetics. A clever design can be achieved by taking advantage of all three.

1) Precariously stack a bunch of boxes in order to reach the framing above or 2) just use the tool specifically designed...
06/14/2024

1) Precariously stack a bunch of boxes in order to reach the framing above or 2) just use the tool specifically designed to reach high places? ...I'll take the ladder.

Holes in wide fl**ge webs can often be accommodated if they are reasonably sized and away from point loads. But ask your...
06/07/2024

Holes in wide fl**ge webs can often be accommodated if they are reasonably sized and away from point loads. But ask your structural engineer first!

This design looks like it could be a GoldenEye level. Or Halo at the very least.
05/31/2024

This design looks like it could be a GoldenEye level. Or Halo at the very least.

If you ever notice plastic cones in a concrete wall, those are form ties used to maintain uniform wall spacing while the...
05/24/2024

If you ever notice plastic cones in a concrete wall, those are form ties used to maintain uniform wall spacing while the wall cures.

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