Fletcher Construction

The Farnsworth House is mainly know as a glass pavilion sited on stilts that takes advantage of the surrounding landscape which makes it one of the best examples that show the strong relationship between architecture and nature. The house is one of Mies’ iconic projects where the main structural elements used are steel and glass. The house is defined by eight white I-shape steel columns that support the frameworks of the roof and floors. The house is raised 5 feet and 3 inches off the ground…

A roof is very essential to your home. It usually protects your property from rain, snow, hot sun and so on. However, your roof can get damaged due to bad weather conditions and so on. This is the reason why you should do roof repair from time to time. Remember that your roof should be able to expand, contract, remain waterproof all the time. There are many companies out there that offer roofing services. If you want quality roofing services, you should hire the services of Low-Slope Roof Repair…

Dr. Booth & Dr. Brown: Let me start by thanking you for walking me through the warehouse and sharing your concerns. I want to ensure you the items discussed today are solvable under immediate and short-term assignments: Immediate Relocate material handling staff to the AC side of the building this week. I noticed an office that would provide privacy outside of the large room to assist your staff with a dedicated office area. Please inspect and let us know if this meets your needs.…

Trusses are composed of straight members connected at their ends by hinged connections to form a stable configuration. When loads are applied to a truss only at the joints, forces are transmitted only in the direction of each of its members. That is, the members experience tension or compression forces, but not bending forces. Trusses have a high strength to weight ratio and consequently are used in many structures, from bridges, to roof supports, to space stations.The Pros of a Truss Bridge 1.…

As you might already know, sealcoating your driveway can be a good way to protect it from further damage and to keep it looking nice. However, even though sealcoating is important, there are right and wrong times to do it. For example, if you are planning on sealcoating your driveway this year, you may want to do it before the fall. Here's why fall often isn't the optimal time for sealcoating a driveway. 1. Fall Leaves Can Cause a Problem When your driveway is still wet from the sealcoating…

Settling on which fence to install around the boundary of your house is not necessarily as simple as you might think. There was a time, when fencing options were limited for property owners. However, today you have a plethora of options when it comes to iron fence installations in Austin, TX, which depends upon what you want your fence to do for you. You can also choose from the various designs available in the market. Here is how you should get on with choosing the right fence design for your…

Vi: Good afternoon, I hope that this message finds you well. I just had a conversation with our contact at SEA today, and they advised that they had still not acquired an exemplar light pipe for testing. Moreover, SEA indicates that they contacted the folks with Illuminations, Inc.—the distributor that you and James had recommended—and that they have yet to respond to SEA’s request for a light pipe. Specifically, SEA is having trouble finding a light pipe with the particular extension kit used…

Depending on the carpenter, one could mostly work indoors. One could mostly work outdoors. Carpentry work can be divided into two categories rough and finish carpentry. Rough carpenters often work outdoors where they begin projects using unfinished wood and other building materials. They frame houses, build scaffolding, and make forms to be filled with concrete. Forms are used to mold concrete for bridges, highways, and house foundations. Finish carpenters are those who cut and fit doors,…

Architecture was considered one of the lesser sciences by the ancient Romans, though many would argue it to be the most useful. Architecture in the ancient world was the summation of many schools of thought used to directly benefit the people. Ancient architects were much closer to a combination of civil and mechanical engineers, modern architects, carpenters, and many other odd jobs making them master builders in many fields. Architects were vital to the design and implication of technologies…

Tell us more about your involvement in Project Pit? Most of the things I’m involved in are purpose or helping others driven. So I knew Carlton, who’s the founder of Project Pit, before I even knew Project Pit. We had always seen eye to eye on helping others especially with young adults. So he allowed me to use my gift of hosting and corresponding to do that. I think it’s a great platform for that and I enjoy it every single time. It’s great to not only meet different people in the industry but…