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Timber Products Engineering, Inc., (TPE) provides structural design, quality auditing and inspection services to a myriad of customers throughout the United States and abroad. With a strong background in the overall construction process, TPE's highly qualified staff can be found designing structures, ensuring compliant construction through inspections and promoting inovation within the engineered products industry through quality assurance and testing programs. Regardless of project size, our staff stands ready to assist you on your next project.

"Easy company to work with. Everything was done remotely and I received exactly what was promised."

Garry L on November 2022

Timber Products Engineering, Inc., (TPE) provides structural design, quality auditing and inspection services to a myriad of customers throughout the United States and abroad. With a strong background in the overall construction process, TPE's highly qualified staff can be found designing structures, ensuring compliant construction through inspections and promoting inovation within the engineered products industry through quality assurance and testing programs. Regardless of project size, our staff stands ready to assist you on your next project.

"Easy company to work with. Everything was done remotely and I received exactly what was promised."

Garry L on November 2022


Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Water can seep into porous materials like wood beams, floor joists, and roof rafters within minutes, but they’ll need to see prolonged exposure before you have structural damage. Mold can start growing within 24 hours, and mold can eat away at the structural components over time. Wood rot is more of a concern, though. Wet and dry rot are fungal infections that set in in moist conditions and rapidly deteriorate wood, causing major structural damage within just a few months in some cases.

The process of hiring a structural engineer starts by finding reliable professionals in your area and comparing quotes from at least three of them. From there, you can narrow down your selection by asking some leading questions:

  • Do you have experience working in my specific area?

  • Do you have professional indemnity insurance?

  • What will your structural report cover?

  • Do you charge a flat fee for a structural report or by the hour?

  • How long have you been in business?

  • Do you have a list of customer references?

Trusses and rafters each have advantages and disadvantages, so one isn’t necessarily better than the other. For example, trusses are more affordable and often come in prefabricated kits, so they’re easier to build than rafters. However, rafters are available in a variety of designs, so it’s easier to find one that fits your style preferences. Plus, if you want to build an attic at some point down the line, it’s far easier to do that with rafters rather than trusses.

Yes, all states require structural engineers to carry the proper license, with specifics determined by each state. You can use Angi’s state licensing tool to confirm that the structural engineer you’re considering holds the required licensing to tackle your job. Hiring an unlicensed structural engineer will not only cause issues with permits but it could also lead to an unsafe building. The cost of a professional, licensed, and experienced engineer is well worth the investment.

Most lenders and homeowner’s insurance companies don’t mandate a structural engineer’s inspection, so in most cases, it’s not required. However, it’s a good idea to have one done anyway to ensure you know what you’re buying. You can use the report to carry out repairs after closing or even to negotiate the sale price before closing.

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