The Field Journal · 3 posts
Field notes from
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Honest write-ups from the work — sizing, spec, schedule, gotchas, and the math behind how we engineer Oklahoma builds.
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May 8, 2026 · 6 min
Oklahoma wind loads: what the code says vs. what we actually build to
Why we engineer 115 mph anchorage on builds where code only requires 90. The math, the storms, and a couple of barns we've watched survive what they shouldn't have.
EngineeringField Notes
April 22, 2026 · 7 min
Barndominium vs. stick-built home: real cost comparison
We break down the actual numbers on a 30 × 60 barndominium build — slab, shell, insulation, finish — vs. a comparable stick-frame home. Honest math, no rounding up.
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