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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| applications | 4/13/2011 | Roger Zona |
| Q: u plz help out me the role of computer applicationin improving productivty of construction project ... A: The use of a computer in the construction industry is mandatory in this day and age. Architectural ... | ||
| moisture in slab foundation | 4/10/2011 | Roger Zona |
| Q: Our house was built in 2003 in Southern California. We started experiencing moisture in our lower ... A: What bad luck - obviously the proper drainage system was not installed originally. The comments ... | ||
| moisture in concrete slab | 4/10/2011 | Stephen Hayes |
| Q: Our house was built in 2003 in Southern California. We started experiencing moisture in our lower ... A: Moisture in concrete is the overwhelming greatest cause of floor covering installation failures. I ... | ||
| CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | 4/10/2011 | Roger Zona |
| Q: i am very new here.. actually i am deeply stressed out because of the construction company that we ... A: Just wondering how you are doing. Did you find a job with a construction company? If possible, you ... | ||
| asbestos in mastics used in an old slate roof | 4/2/2011 | Roger Zona |
| Q: I'm hoping you can help me with this problem. I am planning to do some work on an old slate roof on ... A: Asbestos is a more hazardous material when it is in a powder or fibrous state. For example, years ... | ||
| second floor deck | 3/29/2011 | Roger Zona |
| Q: I am renovating a 2nd floor sun deck. The deck was originially a wood deck 3/4" 1X8 topped with ... A: Your description is very good. The "tar and gravel" is probably a 1" layer of rigid insulation and ... | ||
| reimbursement | 3/23/2011 | Roger Zona |
| Q: We moved into our new house about 6 months ago, however, a few months before the completion I had ... A: I can't give you legal advice but I can certainly tell you my opinion. As a homeowner, there are ... | ||
| Road Construction | 3/22/2011 | Stephen Hayes |
| Q: Can you please explain how to construct a road? What type of plans do you have to draw for a road? ... A: You are welcome. By the way, if you were still not able to hook up with a road construction expert, ... | ||
| Rigging Bridles | 3/20/2011 | Steve Sparrow |
| Q: I am looking for an equation to ascertain bridle leg length when given distance between beams and ... A: Quite simply if your beams are 30 feet apart, you would need 30ft bridles to give you a 60 degree ... | ||
| Rigging Bridles | 3/20/2011 | Steve Sparrow |
| Q: I am looking for an equation to ascertain bridle leg length when given distance between beams and ... A: Rigging is my area of expertise, but you're going to have to be more specific when explaining what ... | ||
| CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | 3/18/2011 | Roger Zona |
| Q: i am very new here.. actually i am deeply stressed out because of the construction company that we ... A: My daughter spent a year in Bahrain with the American Embassy and had tea with the Queen of Qatar on ... | ||
| Floor joists | 3/16/2011 | Roger Zona |
| Q: I want to put a air massage tub in an upstairs bathroom. Specs call for 45psf. I have 2x10 joists ... A: Hey Roger, That's much better! The span is a major factor and at 14' and 16" o.c. you should be ... | ||
| Floor joists | 3/15/2011 | Roger Zona |
| Q: I want to put a air massage tub in an upstairs bathroom. Specs call for 45psf. I have 2x10 joists ... A: . . Sorry - the specs are about 5psf greater than your structure. Your framing, depending on the ... | ||
| Minimum Slope Sidewalk | 3/3/2011 | Roger Zona |
| Q: What is the minimum slope for exterior concrete sidewalks? A: There is no minimum or maximum - it depends on the field conditions. The purpose is to allow rain ... | ||
| Covering Asbestos Tile | 2/27/2011 | Stephen Hayes |
| Q: I purchased a house about a year ago and soon after found that the vinyl tile in my basement ... A: again, Josh;I really don't have any idea of cost. Just 'google' asbestos removal companies in (put ... | ||
| Covering Asbestos Tile | 2/27/2011 | Stephen Hayes |
| Q: I purchased a house about a year ago and soon after found that the vinyl tile in my basement ... A: Being in a basement, I would assume the tile is installed over concrete. Concrete is absorbent and ... | ||
| Dryvit for concrete high-rise? | 2/15/2011 | Roger Zona |
| Q: Have you had any experience with, or would you have an opinion about, using Dryvit EIFS on the ... A: Dryvit has been around for a long time but, like all man-made products, it has it's good points, bad ... | ||
| civil engg question-reg | 1/30/2011 | jonewall |
| Q: please guide me,what will be the tolerable criterion for deviation in cube result (concrete) ... A: Rajasingam.M ''Please tell me what should i do.'' Suggest you confer with a LICENSED STRUCTURAL ... | ||
| civil engg question-reg | 1/29/2011 | jonewall |
| Q: please guide me,what will be the tolerable criterion for deviation in cube result (concrete) ... A: raja THERE IS AN ACCEPTABLE TOLERABLE depending on what the structural requirements are needed. ... | ||
| monolific footers | 1/27/2011 | Roger Zona |
| Q: Building a 30' x 40' garage with attic truss across 30' span. Live in West Virginia, rarly gets ... A: Hey Mark, The structural limits of either footing depends on the load. Obviously a two story home ... | ||
| monolific footers | 1/25/2011 | Roger Zona |
| Q: Building a 30' x 40' garage with attic truss across 30' span. Live in West Virginia, rarly gets ... A: If you experience that much cold, your building code most likely requires that the foundation must ... | ||
| floor joist span | 1/25/2011 | Stephen Hayes |
| Q: i have abarn with a high roof and i want to build a platform for storage. I would like to anchor 6x6 ... A: Sorry, but I do not have the expertise to answer your question. I am a floor covering expert. I ... | ||
| Calculation to find Load Bearing Capacity for the Floor to use a forklift truck | 1/18/2011 | jonewall |
| Q: Sir, We have a elevated platform on which a forklift truck has to be used. How to calculate the ... A: V.Sankar Inorder to make the calculations you will need to consider the type of materials the ... | ||
| laying storm pipe | 1/18/2011 | Roger Zona |
| Q: basic book or manual on laying pipe. i did a job this year and layed 800ft of 24in pipe and 6 boxes ... A: Hey Tom Your best source is a library. Then you should check with your local governing agency for ... | ||
| laying storm pipe | 1/15/2011 | Roger Zona |
| Q: basic book or manual on laying pipe. i did a job this year and layed 800ft of 24in pipe and 6 boxes ... A: There are many manuals regarding underground utilities and the methods of installation. It all ... | ||
| concrete waterproofing | 1/6/2011 | Roger Zona |
| Q: Mr. Zona, First thank you for your time. I think you can help me and if not point me in ... A: Hey Chip, A pond is a great feature. My son has one at his home and it is stocked with Koi. I ... | ||
| New Contruction Completion | 12/25/2010 | Stephen Hayes |
| Q: I signed a contract to build a 2000 sq ft home and did not include a finish date. Can my contractor ... A: Sorry to hear about your problem. From my experience, I would urge you to do several things. The ... | ||
| Deadman anchors | 12/23/2010 | Roger Zona |
| Q: This is an off the wall question, but I recently had shoulder surgery in which "deadman" anchor ... A: Apparently I'm not old enough! (Let's not go into details.) I'm betting that the term is very very ... | ||
| Deadman anchors | 12/21/2010 | Roger Zona |
| Q: This is an off the wall question, but I recently had shoulder surgery in which "deadman" anchor ... A: Hey Beverly, It's a common expression and has been used for as long as I can remember and I'm an ... | ||
| Footers depth and oak tree | 12/9/2010 | Roger Zona |
| Q: Roger. Putting in a footer for a garage I am building at the rear of my property. Inspector said ... A: My recommendation would be excavate the footing to a bottom depth of 4'. The frost line means that ... | ||
| holding down bolt configuration on boundary wall. | 11/30/2010 | Roger Zona |
| Q: We are in the process of designing /building an industrial unit close to the boundary of a site. ... A: My personal opinion is that the eight bolts should be on the inside to prevent the columns and walls ... | ||
| How To Look For Land To Build On | 11/20/2010 | jonewall |
| Q: I'm looking for the most efficient way to look for land, in either California or Washington State, ... A: David I did read the whole question and I answered as best as I can. It appears that you are a ... | ||
| How To Look For Land To Build On | 11/19/2010 | Roger Zona |
| Q: I want to learn the best way to look for land to build a house on in either Washington State or ... A: You posed several questions - all of which you rightfully should ask before buying land. First, you ... | ||
| How To Look For Land To Build On | 11/19/2010 | jonewall |
| Q: I'm looking for the most efficient way to look for land, in either California or Washington State, ... A: David GO TO GOOGLE LOOK UP REALTOR.COM for starters.Remember location -location is primary in ... | ||
| Price Adjustment Formula & its application | 10/26/2010 | Emilian TRAISTA |
| Q: I shall be highly thankful for answer to following questions and also like to know what is FIDC:- ... A: Cahndra, Thank you for your extensive questionnaire. There are several issues in your questions ... | ||
| arches | 10/18/2010 | Roger Zona |
| Q: what are the different instances where construction of arches are applicable in construction. As i ... A: Arches can be built in many different ways. The basic is an opening with a "lintel" or beam that ... | ||
| Receiving paycheck | 9/8/2010 | Stephen Hayes |
| Q: What recourse in Florida do I have if I do not receive my final paycheck or my overtime work from my ... A: I have no idea why your question was forwarded to me. I deal in answering problems with all types ... | ||
| Ceiling Load Bearing | 9/8/2010 | jonewall |
| Q: We have an existing 11'x12' room in a warehouse and we would like to raise the roof a foot or so and ... A: Matthew 1.We have an existing 11'x12' room in a warehouse and we would like to raise the roof a ... | ||
| Pond | 9/4/2010 | jonewall |
| Q: is fiberglass suitable to use with chlorine for a waterfall? thanks! A: Vasilis '' is fiberglass suitable to use with chlorine for a waterfall?'' FIBERGLASS IS A FORM OF ... | ||
| construction industry | 9/1/2010 | jonewall |
| Q: what are the essential element of planning to complete a building construction on time and on ... A: nayema THE SUCCESS BEGINS WITH SELECTING A GOOD TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS EXPERIENCED IN THE TYPE OF ... | ||
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Roger Zona
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Expertise
I am experienced in all types of construction: residential, industrial and commercial; single family, multi-family, mid-rise and high rise buildings (16 story office building) as well as remodeling, additions and tenant improvements. I can field most any question that relates to general construction. I have consulted with infrastructure (utility) contractors also and have a good general knowledge of underground utility construction for subdivisions and commercial projects.
Experience
After college, I began my career in the construction industry. I chose to become an apprentice Architect and 4 yrs later I opened my own architectural design firm. Six years later I moved to Florida to buy & develop land and build. I became a State of Florida Certified General Contractor and operated my business for 45 years. I built all types of residential and commercial buildings including warehouses, shopping centers, high rise apartments and office buildings and developed sites for other contractors. I retired and became a consultant to the construction industry. I maintain my license and continuing education requirements, operate a small construction company and write a weekly newspaper column for the Palm Beach Post (a Cox publication) with the byline "Ask The Contractor". I am the "technical editor" for a publisher of books that relate to home maintenance.
Organizations
Previously - NAHA
Currently - FLCA (Florida Licensed Contractors Assoc.)
Publications
Palm Beach Post newspaper - weekly Q & A column
Happy Herald monthly real estate publication - monthly column
Education/Credentials
Michigan State University
University of Detroit
BS in Engineering
Past/Present Clients
I built a home in Palm Beach for a member of the Pulitzer Family.
I was responsible for the completion of a twin hi-rise condominium project for G.E. Credit.
I was a partner in the successful development of a P.U.D. (Planned Urban Development) subdivision.
I represented the largest home builder from France (Bati Service, S.A.) in the development of a subdivision and the design and construction of the homes.
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