Temperatures reached by the roof structure of Notre-Dame de Paris in the fire of April 15th 2019

OK, today we are inspired to share a story where science and fundamental research meets construction. Very old construction. When the 13th century Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral burnt in 2019, the roof structure (made of oak frame) was almost completely destroyed. Journalists claimed soaring temperatures of 2000C / 3600F were reached during the fire. This didn\’t seem coherent when a forest fire typically reaches 1000-1200C / 1800-2000F. Why are we covering this today? Because scientific research around […]

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Understanding Commercial Remodeling Contractors and Their Services

A commercial remodeling job done well can make a simple space into something incredible. The scope all depends on the size of the budget. Before you go looking for quotes you should come up with a visual idea of what you want your property to look like. That way the commercial remodeling contractor you choose will be able to move quickly and better meet your needs. If you go into the project knowing exactly what you want […]

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