by Joe Levitch | Jun 12, 2021 | Additions, Engineering, Framing, Garages, Structurally sound
Although shear is something that every builder is aware of. Plan checkers are asking for a shear plan prior to permitting. Boise and the surrounding jurisdictions require a shear inspection for shear when necessary prior to covering the project in house wrap....
by Joe Levitch | Aug 11, 2019 | Additions, Egress Windows, Excavation
Many of our recent projects, and most of our larger projects call for some sort of excavation. So much so, that we bought our own brand new excavation equipment. Between trying to coordinate others, and rental fees, we found that owning our own just made more sense....
by Joe Levitch | Feb 9, 2019 | Additions, Aged Home Upgrades, Architecture & Design
“We recently had a child and we love our home, but it would be so much better if we could do a small addition.” This is a common consultation for me. A family bought a home they were comfortable in that fit the budget at the time. Then the family grows....
by Joe Levitch | Dec 8, 2015 | Additions, Aged Home Upgrades, Universal Design, Windows
I often see trends in my practice. A recurrent one, and one worthy of talking about, is multigenerational living. Grandma “Tuni” As a kid, I recall my Grandma Fortune Levitch moving in for some rehabilitation of yet another hip replacement. After eons of...
by Joe Levitch | Mar 8, 2015 | Additions, Architecture & Design
Like the 1800’s fairy tale Goldilocks and the three bears, having a home that is “Just Right” is often a moving target. All too often, we buy homes that are just a little bit too small. For whatever reason, I am called in to evaluate a home to...
by Joe Levitch | Nov 30, 2014 | Additions, Architecture & Design, Engineering, Problem Solving
We recently completed an addition with a twist. Many have done drive by’s of our project on Five Mile Road. Few have commented on our amazing structural engineering feat. This is rare and not something that happens every day. Granted it looks pretty normal to...
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