Useful Links
Software
- City force – Good building department software for small to midsize jurisdicitons
Structure
- SBCA – Truss Handbook – Truss Handling and installation – free download.
- ATC Council (Wind Speed) – works on addresses.
- Engineering Express – Great engineering worksheets to get design pressures.
- USGS (seimic)
HVAC/ Plumbing/ Electric
Heat pump water heaters are great for houses that do not have gas and need to conserve energy on water heating. The bi-product is cool air. Below are three links to see how they work
- GE Heat Pump Water Heater
- AO Smith Heat Pump Water Heater
- ICE Bank Storage – make and store ice at night and use it for AC during the day.
- Photo Luminescent Exit Signs – have no electrical hookup (glow in the dark)