For many Utah homeowners, the threat of a major earthquake can feel distant—until it’s not. The 5.7 magnitude Magna earthquake in 2020 was a stark reminder that our homes are on shaky ground. It caused widespread chimney damage, cracked foundations, and shifted homes,...
You’re planning a home renovation or a new build, and you’ve been told by a building official that a structural engineer’s stamp isn’t required for your project. On the surface, this might sound like a simple way to save time and money. However, at Blue Sky...
The dream of building a custom home often starts with a search online. Internet house plan vendors and pre-drawn sets offer beautiful visuals, diverse layouts, and incredibly attractive price tags. They look good, they look cheap, and they promise a shortcut to your...
Dreaming of a beautiful new deck to enhance your outdoor living in Utah? While it’s exciting to envision sunny afternoons and lively gatherings, a truly safe and lasting deck requires more than just good looks. It needs sound structural engineering. At Blue Sky...
Why Holes Matter: The Core Principles Drilled holes reduce a beam’s cross-sectional area and create stress concentrations. This directly compromises its capacity to resist the two primary forces acting upon it. , Holes reduce the section modulus, weakening the...
