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Q: Is a structural engineer the same as a foundation engineer?

• <div><p>Structural engineers specialize in all aspects of a building&rsquo;s structural integrity, including the foundation. Foundation engineering is a critical part of structural engineering, so structural engineers are experts in foundation design. Many foundation repair companies either have a structural engineer on staff or one they work closely with, so be sure you look for that when deciding <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/who-do-i-hire-foundation-repair.htm">who to hire for foundation repair</a>.</p></div>

Q: What are the disadvantages of a cathedral ceiling?

• <div><p>Cathedral ceilings make a statement in your home, but at the cost of your attic space. Normal attics are wide open, which allows warm air to move around and exit your home. Because of this, cathedral ceilings make your home less energy efficient and put your ceiling at risk of venting issues if you&rsquo;re not careful. They also reduce your attic storage space, potentially cause an echo, and even make it harder to change a light bulb. </p></div>

Q: For which type of foundation cracking should a structural engineer be recommended?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.nahb.org/">National Association of Home Builders</a> requires repair of any foundation crack of more than one quarter of an inch, although local regulations may vary. In general, any visible crack that is growing in size, allowing water through, or that you have just noticed, is a good reason to call a structural engineer. Cracks can be a sign of a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/sinking-foundation.htm">sinking foundation</a>, so an inspection is a good idea for your peace of mind.</p></div>

Q: Do structural engineers draw house plans?

• <div><p>Structural engineers draw structural plans, which include detailed drawings of the structural components of a home only. Complete house plans will require additional work from an architect or draftsperson, whose drawings will take the structural drawings into account. They&rsquo;ll also include more details about the finishing materials and layout of a home, including everything from roofing and flooring materials to the position of furniture, light fixtures, switches, and plumbing fixtures.</p></div>

Q: Can termite damage affect home structural value?

• <div><p>Yes, unresolved damage can decrease property integrity and market value.</p></div>

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Last update on September 10, 2020

Reviewed in September 2020
In summary, hiring Tom was a terrible decision. We hired him to inspect a home before we purchased it. Everything seemed to go well and minor things were found that the current homeowners fixed. Very shortly after moving into the house I found several soft spots in the floor. I called Tom and he...
XPERT Home Inspections
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Reviewed in February 2018
The builder’s agent was courteous and hard-working and did a great job to land a sale. The local builder seemed to be a good guy. Construction was going very well until an error made in modifying the concrete slab after pouring caused a complete failure of the slab. JBH fought us until we had a...
JEFF BENTON HOMES
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Reviewed in April 2016
Chad deconstructed our old deck that had structure and framing issues along with re-doing framing and installation of lattice work under the deck He rebuilt it and now we have a deck that is beautiful and very structurally sound. Chad and his crew worked very hard every day paying attention to...
DECK MASTERS CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in January 2016
Great. They suggested putting in a storm door, which is a big improvement. With the metal structure, we had far fewer vertical beams, making the view much better. They were timely, courteous, and cleaned up after finishing. I would definitely use them again and recommend them to others. <br...
McMunn Construction LLC
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Reviewed in August 2015
SHORT VERSION: don't trust a contractor just because your Home Owner's Association (HOA) employs them. <br /> LONG VERSION: Titan Residential Services AKA Titan Services does the lawn care for Breckenridge Community in Madison where I live. I wanted some landscaping work done, so I contracted...
Titan Services
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Reviewed in July 2015
Before making some flooring improvements to my house, I contacted Don Kennedy and Sons Structural Solutions to take a look at our foundation. They were able to send someone out very quickly. He told us that our foundation was in good shape and did not need any improvements. He provided us...
Don Kennedy & Sons Structural Solutions
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Reviewed in April 2015
<p>The process was well planned and completed in small steps making sure there was never a risk to any structures. </p> <p>A climber went up the tree to drop the limbs. No equipment was tearing up the yard. </p> <p>The entire process was completed in a few hours. </p> <br />
Apex Tree Service
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Reviewed in February 2015
We have been noticing structural damages in and around our home and it only continues to worsen everyday. My spouse and I wanted to know the gravity of the issue and decided to bring in a Home Inspector. Based on Angie's list reviews we contacted Insight Home Inspection and we are very glad we...
Insight Home Inspection LLC
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Reviewed in September 2014
Love these guys...will be calling them again next phase of my project. <br /> We've lived in our home 23 years and finally decided to do some needed renovations. <br /> These guys showed up promptly every day of my remodel...ready to get the job done...and that they did. They removed...
Lewis & Son Roofing & Construction
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Reviewed in June 2014
This is an example of how all projects should go. Max and Mike were great. They showed up on time. They were professional In all regards. I felt very comfortable with them. They started on time and finished on time. They removed all of the wooden structure and disposed of it and nothing was left...
Straight Line Construction
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Foundation Repairs & Home Improvements Inc

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Serving Tanner, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company is owned and run by "old school" professional people who do what they say they will do. Everyone from the office staff to the crew that did the work to the owner Greg McBride were wonderful to work with. I wish I had know about them 4 years ago and I would have used them for everything in and around my home. I trust them and will use them in the future."

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Recommended by91%of homeowners

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The Rock Foundation Repair

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Serving Tanner, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Craig did more than what he first said needed done. He used products that were of higher quality than other contactors. He was honest and trustworthy. He did not try to add things that were not needed to cause price to go up. I would definitely hire him again."

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Hilltop Farms Structural Engineering Consultants PC

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Serving Tanner, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Offers commercial services

"He always had pratical solutions and never went to the extreme."

Response time8 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Tanner, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"It was perfect and everything about them was awesome. They were fast. They did a good work and It was a good pricing."

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Brandon Small Engine

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Serving Tanner, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Brandon Small Engine is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 10 years of experience serving Lauderdale, AL and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Structural engineers specialize in all aspects of a building’s structural integrity, including the foundation. Foundation engineering is a critical part of structural engineering, so structural engineers are experts in foundation design. Many foundation repair companies either have a structural engineer on staff or one they work closely with, so be sure you look for that when deciding who to hire for foundation repair.

Cathedral ceilings make a statement in your home, but at the cost of your attic space. Normal attics are wide open, which allows warm air to move around and exit your home. Because of this, cathedral ceilings make your home less energy efficient and put your ceiling at risk of venting issues if you’re not careful. They also reduce your attic storage space, potentially cause an echo, and even make it harder to change a light bulb.

The National Association of Home Builders requires repair of any foundation crack of more than one quarter of an inch, although local regulations may vary. In general, any visible crack that is growing in size, allowing water through, or that you have just noticed, is a good reason to call a structural engineer. Cracks can be a sign of a sinking foundation, so an inspection is a good idea for your peace of mind.

Structural engineers draw structural plans, which include detailed drawings of the structural components of a home only. Complete house plans will require additional work from an architect or draftsperson, whose drawings will take the structural drawings into account. They’ll also include more details about the finishing materials and layout of a home, including everything from roofing and flooring materials to the position of furniture, light fixtures, switches, and plumbing fixtures.

Yes, unresolved damage can decrease property integrity and market value.

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