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Winter Drafting & Design

429 REDCLIFF DR
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Winter Drafting & Design

429 REDCLIFF DR
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11 years of experience

Winter Drafting is a full service residential design group headquartered in Redding, California. As an award winning team of professionals, our family owned company has been commissioned to design hundreds of custom residential projects primarily throughout the state of California. Drawing from a diverse team of experienced consultants, we'd be glad to answer any of your questions regarding the design, construction, and/or permitting process for your custom home or renovation.

Winter Drafting is a full service residential design group headquartered in Redding, California. As an award winning team of professionals, our family owned company has been commissioned to design hundreds of custom residential projects primarily throughout the state of California. Drawing from a diverse team of experienced consultants, we'd be glad to answer any of your questions regarding the design, construction, and/or permitting process for your custom home or renovation.


RSCO, Inc

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RSCO, Inc

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42 years of experience

We are a 35 year old Engineering / Construction Company. With the ability to help in all your engineering, planning, construction and management needs. Large or small projects.

We are a 35 year old Engineering / Construction Company. With the ability to help in all your engineering, planning, construction and management needs. Large or small projects.


Mashiach Exploration LLC is committed to our clients success. Our over 30 years of experience will lead your project needs from Permitting, Surveying, Planning, Engineering, Geological investigations, Modeling, Quality control, to Reclamation.


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A&E Associated

10401 Clark St.
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A&E Associated

10401 Clark St.
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49 years of experience

A&E has been in business for more than 40 years serving Northern California and all parts of the country. A&E provides both architectural and engineering services. A&E is one of only a handful of people in the state that is both architect and structural engineer. Well experienced in residential, commercial, industrial, educational and agricultural buildings.

A&E has been in business for more than 40 years serving Northern California and all parts of the country. A&E provides both architectural and engineering services. A&E is one of only a handful of people in the state that is both architect and structural engineer. Well experienced in residential, commercial, industrial, educational and agricultural buildings.


Romanazzi General Engineering

69 S Cornucopia Rd
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Romanazzi General Engineering

69 S Cornucopia Rd
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37 years of experience

Romanazzi General Engineering specializes in full turn key site work packages. We strive to complete our clients projects ahead of schedule and always on budget. always including nothing less than the upmost quality and workmanship. we will get your project done and do it right the first time, so that you can have the piece of mind that you hired the right contractor for the job. Our services range from small backyard projects including patios, sidewalks, large shops and garages, to Big residential foundations as well as commercial and industrial jobs.

Romanazzi General Engineering specializes in full turn key site work packages. We strive to complete our clients projects ahead of schedule and always on budget. always including nothing less than the upmost quality and workmanship. we will get your project done and do it right the first time, so that you can have the piece of mind that you hired the right contractor for the job. Our services range from small backyard projects including patios, sidewalks, large shops and garages, to Big residential foundations as well as commercial and industrial jobs.


Fielden Engineering Group

410 E Avenue K12
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Fielden Engineering Group

410 E Avenue K12
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Fielden Engineering Group has been the premiere engineering consultant in Lancaster and surrounding cities since 1990! We specialize in civil and structural engineering with a focus on all types of properties including commercial, residential, and industrial products. Our engineering and CAD design is top notch to help guide you to a successful project build. With quality drafting services, you can focus on the project at hand, whether it's a new church, room addition, or something completely custom! We also specialize in land planning to help with zoning protocol, site plan reviews, and processing conditional use permits. Licensed since 1980 and fully insured; we are also a registered civil engineer in the State of CA. #RCE31660 Weekend appointments are available upon request! Call us today!

Fielden Engineering Group has been the premiere engineering consultant in Lancaster and surrounding cities since 1990! We specialize in civil and structural engineering with a focus on all types of properties including commercial, residential, and industrial products. Our engineering and CAD design is top notch to help guide you to a successful project build. With quality drafting services, you can focus on the project at hand, whether it's a new church, room addition, or something completely custom! We also specialize in land planning to help with zoning protocol, site plan reviews, and processing conditional use permits. Licensed since 1980 and fully insured; we are also a registered civil engineer in the State of CA. #RCE31660 Weekend appointments are available upon request! Call us today!


Cullumber Engineering

6930 Destiny Dr
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Cullumber Engineering

6930 Destiny Dr
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Cullumber Engineering is a civil engineering firm specializing in the structural design of transportation, residential and commercial structures. Over the years Cullumber Engineering has built strong relationships with homeowners, contractors, building officials, and state and local governments. We are a structural engineering company founded on ambition and integrity which aims to teach, motivate, and inspire those around us.

Cullumber Engineering is a civil engineering firm specializing in the structural design of transportation, residential and commercial structures. Over the years Cullumber Engineering has built strong relationships with homeowners, contractors, building officials, and state and local governments. We are a structural engineering company founded on ambition and integrity which aims to teach, motivate, and inspire those around us.


RYAKT

300 Lakeport Blvd.
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RYAKT

300 Lakeport Blvd.
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13 years of experience

RYAKT is a pre-construction and construction company. We provide catastrophic disaster services including insurance claim processing, design and engineering and construction for residential and light commercial clients.

RYAKT is a pre-construction and construction company. We provide catastrophic disaster services including insurance claim processing, design and engineering and construction for residential and light commercial clients.



Gore Development

13832 Auburn Road
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Gore Development

13832 Auburn Road
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39 years of experience

General Building and Engineering Contractor Licensed by the Calif. State Contractors License board, A and B 689708. Gore Development has a large sub-contractor base, is a member of the Nevada County Contractors Association. EPA LEAD SAFE CERTIFIED FIRM NAT-51968-1 Specializing in ADA Title 24 Handicapped accesibility and associated remodeling to provide access. Design and Build services including design, engineering and construction. Building permit processing and Owner Builder consulting services.

General Building and Engineering Contractor Licensed by the Calif. State Contractors License board, A and B 689708. Gore Development has a large sub-contractor base, is a member of the Nevada County Contractors Association. EPA LEAD SAFE CERTIFIED FIRM NAT-51968-1 Specializing in ADA Title 24 Handicapped accesibility and associated remodeling to provide access. Design and Build services including design, engineering and construction. Building permit processing and Owner Builder consulting services.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can put a doorway in a structural wall; in fact, most exterior doors are set into structural walls. The project is a little more challenging than installing a door in a non-load-bearing wall because you need a structural engineer to assess the wall and make sure it’s safe to create a wall opening. Your engineer’s report will include instructions for your contractor on how and where to install additional supports, like steel headers above the door, to distribute the weight above to the wall on either side of the door.

A few hours for inspection, with a detailed report following in a week.

It’s possible to drill into an LVL beam, but you should always avoid it. LVL beams are major structural components of your home, and drilling into them can weaken them and lead to cracking over time. If you need to drill into an LVL beam, consult a structural engineer. They’ll know the bit size, depth, and directionality that’s safe to use when drilling.

Costs depend on material choices, labor, and the extent of structural modifications.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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