We know that old houses move. What can be done about it? Insurance companies this one is for you!

Can an engineer over rule your insurer's decision to decline a claim?

Roof water should not be run into agg pipes uphill of a house

OMG I can see under my house slab and footings. Is this a problem?

Trees are the natural-born enemy of houses. A structural engineer explains why.

Why pile caps are needed for screws piers supporting steel stump construction

An Ag Pipe Doesn't Magically Make Water Run Uphill

Fix Drainage Problems Furthest From The House First

Rising Damp: The Hidden Risk In Garage Conversions

Why converting your garage can void your insurance

The hidden risks of enclosing your garage - things you'll want to know before you start!

Your party photos could solve a crack timeframe dispute!

The screwdriver test for rotten retaining walls.

How do I know if a crack is serious?

Truss roof vs hand-pitched roof — the key difference

Can You Modify Roof Trusses On Site?

Hand-Pitched Roof and Roof Trusses - The terms you've heard but didn't understand. Now you do!!

Insurance claims and the structural engineer

Storm Damage or Pre Existing Defect - How Engineers Assess Insurance Claims

How Structural Engineers Really Assess Storm & Insurance Damage

No, Your Insurance Repair Won't Make Your House "Brand New"

Australia Vs Canada. Engineering terms compared. Join Sayla and Matt for a comparison of terms.

Cornell Engineers Friday Morning Briefing - 26 July 2024

Why is bracing a new home such an issue? What is wall bracing and why does it matter?

Old Houses Move

Efflorescence - what is it, is it bad for your building and what do you need to do about it?

Square set cornices - are they worth the increased risk of internal damage?

What is Underpinning? What is the purpose of underpinning? How does underpinning a house work?

When does a structural engineer get involved in the house design process?

Do Besser blocks need to be reinforced? What are the standard sizes for Besser blocks?

Most important advice for anyone building a home: Take Lots of Photos

Cornell Engineers Social Media

Which slab is best for a sloping block?

Adding a level on top of your house. Should you do it?

Is Underpinning Required?

How to fix house drainage problems around homes built on sloping land. #drainage #slopingland

How to use Queensland Globe to get a clean aerial photo of an allotment.

4 options for solving site drainage problems. Which one should you choose?

Beware Waffle Slabs - Poor drainage can wreck #wafflepod slabs. Find out why and what to do about it

How to read and interpret Slab Contour Plans for houses - a diagnostic tool for fixing slab heave

Don't engage a structural engineer if you are selling your cracked house.

Underpins in place ready for underpinning.

Underpinning contractors at work.

What is a Spoon Drain in residential construction and why do structural engineers specify them.

What are screw piers? How do they hold up houses? Cornell Engineers explainer video. #screwpiles

How does a Structural Engineer check the engineering drawings for a house?

Check out these cracks in the underside of a reinforced concrete beam supporting a suspended slab.

Waffle Slab Inspection with Engineer's Description

Why do concrete driveways and floor slabs crack and what you can do so that they don't crack

Why do you need a Vapour Barrier Under Concrete Slabs - The Structural Why Files aswers the question

Do More at Cornell Engineers. We #makeadifference. Come and join us. #engineeringjobs #hiring

Cornell Engineers is seeking an experienced structural engineer in our Hendra office.

Xypex training session for structural engineers. Recorded at Cornell Engineers Brisbane office.

Training Session for Structural Engineers - MP1.4 Building Over and Adjacent to Sewers

An Introduction to Wind Classification using Australian standard AS4055 -2012.

What is a Brickwork Articulation Joint and why do engineers specify them in brick walls

Waffle Slab Inspection

This is what drummy tiles on patio sound like when tapped

Sample video of a drain camera inspecting a sewer pipe.

How to record floor levels in a house as a tool in investigating slab heave and house movement