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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| ABOUT GYPSUM CEILING | 3/17/2010 | Steve Sparrow |
| Q: I want to know that, how much load a gypsum ceiling can bear? (12 mm board). if i want to hang ... A: There are several factors that determine the load bearing capability of Gypsum board. The distance ... | ||
| Bathroom floor over cracked concrete | 3/13/2010 | Stephen Hayes |
| Q: I have a new home that the basement floor quickly developed large cracks and some heaving. The ... A: You need to find out the reason for the heaving, subsiding, and cracking, and then to properly solve ... | ||
| floor loading | 3/6/2010 | Roger Zona |
| Q: i would like to put in a jacuzzi bathtub that requires an 80 lb/sq ft floor load capacity. My floor ... A: The conditions you describe are adequate but marginal. It would be a good idea to install ... | ||
| Calculation of Load on Steel Plates | 3/6/2010 | Steve Sparrow |
| Q: We have some heavy flexible cable reels to be stored in a open storage yard. We have arranged to ... A: Your reels are currently imposing 22.92 te/m2, so adding plate under them is not an additional ... | ||
| load capacity of wood floor | 3/3/2010 | Roger Zona |
| Q: Wood Floor Capacity I need a ‘bridge’ over an inspection trench in the floor, for a pneumatic tire ... A: You were very thorough in your description and it certainly sounds like a solid and substantial ... | ||
| wood floor capacity | 3/3/2010 | Stephen Hayes |
| Q: Wood Floor Capacity I need a ‘bridge’ over an inspection trench in the floor, for a pneumatic tire ... A: Sorry, I do not have the expertise to answer your question. I am an expert in residential and ... | ||
| roof load | 3/2/2010 | Roger Zona |
| Q: Cal osha ask us to post the load rating on top of our office. The joist are 2*12", 16" OC with a 12 ... A: OSHA is a very powerful organization and can be very intimidating. Their concern is that you will ... | ||
| joist strength | 2/28/2010 | jonewall |
| Q: I just bought a 180 gallon fish tank and the only place i am able to put it is parallel to the joist ... A: Adam I really in all fairness can't give you an exact answer although here is some info ... | ||
| Project planning | 2/26/2010 | Craig Fiore |
| Q: I am moving towards a new position as a project manager. I wonder if you can help me find an ... A: William - The type of project timeline to which you are referring is known as a CPM (Critical Path ... | ||
| Project planning | 2/26/2010 | Roger Zona |
| Q: I am moving towards a new position as a project manager. I wonder if you can help me find an ... A: Please excuse my delay in responding. I am now working with Windows 7 operating system and it seems ... | ||
| Floor Tiles lifting | 2/24/2010 | Stephen Hayes |
| Q: I have recently done some renovations to an existing house and 12-18 months later the floor tiles in ... A: To give you some possible answers to your question, I would need lots of additional information ... | ||
| Pouring footing around existing slab | 2/11/2010 | Stephen Hayes |
| Q: I have a slab that measures 21 ft x 26 ft. It has a garage built on top of it. I want to build a new ... A: I don't know how your question got to me, but I deal in mainly indoor & outdoor floor coverings such ... | ||
| Breech of Contract | 2/4/2010 | Emilian TRAISTA |
| Q: is it possible to short list the cases to be considered for breaching the contract by contractor i ... A: As a short and preliminary answer to your question, the situation you described seems to be as you ... | ||
| Structural loading regarding water tanks | 1/31/2010 | jonewall |
| Q: I have just started a greywater irrigation/rainwater catchment business in CA and have just got my ... A: wes 1. The structure is framed 2x12"s @ 24"OC with 5/8"(?) tongue and groove over it. the area ... | ||
| Red Brass Bolts | 1/29/2010 | Roger Zona |
| Q: Is red brass used in the manufacturing of "grade 8" bolts, for use it bolting together beams,frames ... A: Red Brass is also known as gunmetal , is a type of bronze alloy (copper, tin, and zinc). Originally ... | ||
| Structural loading regarding water tanks | 1/29/2010 | jonewall |
| Q: I have just started a greywater irrigation/rainwater catchment business in CA and have just got my ... A: Wes what kind of tanks are you using steel or fiberglass why do you have to put tanks on a ... | ||
| concrete driveway rising | 1/12/2010 | jonewall |
| Q: It has been extremely cold here in the south lately and a couple of days ago I noticed that part of ... A: Frost due to the cold weather is causing your problem. When the temperature goes higher the lifting ... | ||
| PSF weight load in high rise | 1/12/2010 | Roger Zona |
| Q: Roger I live in a two story penthouse of a highrise building made of concrete and rebar. I just ... A: The floor layout was helpful. There is probably a beam between all the columns. The aquarium is in ... | ||
| PSF weight load in high rise | 1/11/2010 | Roger Zona |
| Q: Roger I live in a two story penthouse of a highrise building made of concrete and rebar. I just ... A: I'm sorry I can't give you a positive answer at this time. You didn't tell me the sizes of the ... | ||
| Closet Doors | 1/7/2010 | Roger Zona |
| Q: My closet doors are bifold aluminum doors from ceiling to floor and need to be replaced. They are ... A: You are correct - your doors are an unusual height. The normal is 6'-8" or 8'-0". Call Gary ... | ||
| Closet Doors | 1/6/2010 | Roger Zona |
| Q: My closet doors are bifold aluminum doors from ceiling to floor and need to be replaced. They are ... A: I know exactly what you are experiencing. Your existing doors were probably standard height which ... | ||
| high rise hospital water supply and sewage | 1/6/2010 | Roger Zona |
| Q: im an architecture student from malaysia. currently im designing high rise hospital. The floor area ... A: I'm not sure I entirely understand your question but I will attempt to explain a hi-rise water ... | ||
| water supply in high rise hospital building | 1/5/2010 | jonewall |
| Q: im an architecture student from malaysia. currently im designing high rise hospital (20 storeys)for ... A: afif You must try to understand that as an architect you are the designer of the building and will ... | ||
| welding machines | 1/2/2010 | jonewall |
| Q: welding machines, are they considered stationary or mobile construction equipment? A: In the U S construction business I was a general contractor, welding machines would be considered ... | ||
| Construction | 1/2/2010 | Roger Zona |
| Q: I want to know about steel alongation? What will be the cut legnth of a bar having 6" L on both ... A: The total length will be equal to the sum of the three straight sections plus the portion of a ... | ||
| Will my deck support a Hot Tub | 12/21/2009 | Roger Zona |
| Q: I am looking at purchasing a hot tub to put on my deck. I am assuming I will have to add some ... A: Your hot tub is too heavy for your present framing. Your tub will hold about 250 gallons of water ... | ||
| fall protection | 12/16/2009 | Roger Zona |
| Q: The truss anchor calls for 16d galvanized nails and the contractor only have duplex common nails, is ... A: I sorry to say - duplex nails are not intended for structural conditions and that's what truss ... | ||
| cracks in new plaster skim | 12/8/2009 | jonewall |
| Q: 4 weeks ago a plasterer came and skimmed our living room. it was over paint but he did use pva ... A: Bobby Sorry I can't give you an intelligent answer simply because there are many variables involved ... | ||
| Strength and flexibility | 12/2/2009 | Roger Zona |
| Q: In constructing a residencial building (bungalow or duplex), what is d strongest yet flexible ... A: The key word in your question is "eco-friendly". I suppose, in reality, no products are truly ... | ||
| Pony Wall on concrete slab | 11/30/2009 | Roger Zona |
| Q: Hey Roger, I plan on building an attachment garage butted up against a current garage (28X24, 8ft ... A: I'm sorry, but I can't agree with your planned project. All walls should have a foundation. ... | ||
| loose and wobbly floor | 11/13/2009 | Stephen Hayes |
| Q: My house is only about 12 yrs old and the floor are wobbly and shake as you walk. It is worse in ... A: again, Jim; Sorry to hear you have nothing in writing. Hearsay evidence is usually not admissible ... | ||
| loose and wobbly floor | 11/12/2009 | Stephen Hayes |
| Q: My house is only about 12 yrs old and the floor are wobbly and shake as you walk. It is worse in ... A: Without actually seeing the problems in your home, I would be only guessing, in answering your ... | ||
| Floor Joist Load Capacity | 11/12/2009 | Roger Zona |
| Q: I am renovating a former warehouse into a restaurant/bar. The existing joists are turn-of the ... A: Depending on the areas over the joists, they may support tables and seating for example - but they ... | ||
| Construction Lien | 11/5/2009 | Dominic J. Maltese, Jr. |
| Q: How do I remove a construction lien from my personal property that was not enforced and the 12 ... A: A lien is a lien until removed. It does not have to enforced until the property is sold. It can ... | ||
| Asbestos Removal | 11/5/2009 | Stephen Hayes |
| Q: Under carpet in all rooms of my house built in 1977 a white substance scattered over plywood ... A: You have a family, possibly pets, and visitors to your home. Why would you gamble with asbestos, ... | ||
| Driveway | 11/5/2009 | Roger Zona |
| Q: Zona, A while back I asked you some questions about my new driveway that was poured last Aug.The new ... A: I remember your original letter. It sounds as though the contractor is not doing his job properly. ... | ||
| Surveys | 10/29/2009 | Roger Zona |
| Q: Mr. Zona: You mentioned earlier that a parcel of land could have an unrecorded easement on it, and ... A: Austin, My son's circumstances are somewhat easy. The neighbor who's driveway was in the wrong ... | ||
| Surveys | 10/29/2009 | Roger Zona |
| Q: Mr. Zona: You mentioned earlier that a parcel of land could have an unrecorded easement on it, and ... A: Yo Austin - - - Undoubtedly there are many pitfalls in the world of real estate and construction! ... | ||
| Surveys/Residential Fire Sprinklers | 10/28/2009 | Roger Zona |
| Q: Mr. Zona: You mentioned earlier that a parcel of land could have an unrecorded easement on it, and ... A: In my haste to be brief but informative, I failed to mention that a recording of a deed requires ... | ||
| Buying Land | 10/23/2009 | Roger Zona |
| Q: Mr. Zona, I was asking so many questions the system told me to start over. There is one more topic ... A: It has been said that Michigan has two seasons - August and winter! My place is in Bay View, a ... | ||
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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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