Ryan Royal from Colorado Springs Truck 19 sent in an interesting find. These photos are of two different structures he found in his downtown area. It’s becoming more common toContinue readingDoor to Nowhere
Category: Building Construction
Dual Pane Vinyl Windows
John Clark from Sacramento Truck 6 sent in this video they captured during some acquired structure training. This video shows the strength of some of the new style dual paneContinue readingDual Pane Vinyl Windows
All Clear?
It is natural for us to assume that every property we respond to has the possibility of being occupied, but what about the not so conventional dwellings? Scott Lyons fromContinue readingAll Clear?
It’ll Be Just Fine
We are a little stumped about this one. It appears that this building is being supplemental shored by these rakers. Initially we thought that this was originally a party wallContinue readingIt’ll Be Just Fine
They don’t make ‘em like they used to
As with many building construction components, they just don’t make them like they used to. Sometimes this makes our job easier, and sometimes not so much. Here is something that’sContinue readingThey don’t make ‘em like they used to
Cover that Bowstring
Firefighter Scott Lyons from FDNY Tower Ladder 79 sent in these photos of another deceptive building feature. It’s the infamous parapet wall hiding a bowstring truss roof. It’s important toContinue readingCover that Bowstring
Look Close
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Roof Over
 Lieutenant Rhett Fleitz from Roanoke Fire sent in these pictures of something he found while traveling in his first due area. It’s a roof over, and it should causeContinue readingRoof Over
Structure…Vessel…Whatever!
Lt. Scott Egan from Orange County Engine 50 sent us this interesting structure. You are going to have to check out the supplemental page for a full description of thisContinue readingStructure…Vessel…Whatever!
Deceiving Building Features
It is becoming more and more popular for developers to attempt constucting their buildings to look different from all the others. Unfortunately, when this happens it sometimes has a negative impact onContinue readingDeceiving Building Features