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Rehab Building Company, Inc.

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Rehab Building Company, Inc.

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Rehab Building Company, Inc. A License - Engineering B License - General Contractor C10 License - Electrical We are a growing company holding three licenses. We have done it all from residential, commercial to government work. As licensed contractor, we are in search of larger size projects using our expertise in engineering. Please contact us for all for major projects where you need seasoned expertise, quality workmanship and very professional contractors from start to finish. With over 80+ years in construction, we pride ourselves in the upmost quality, professionalism and expertise! Please call us for your next project.

Rehab Building Company, Inc. A License - Engineering B License - General Contractor C10 License - Electrical We are a growing company holding three licenses. We have done it all from residential, commercial to government work. As licensed contractor, we are in search of larger size projects using our expertise in engineering. Please contact us for all for major projects where you need seasoned expertise, quality workmanship and very professional contractors from start to finish. With over 80+ years in construction, we pride ourselves in the upmost quality, professionalism and expertise! Please call us for your next project.


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Stone Strong Systems - Southern California

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Stone Strong Systems - Southern California

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24 years of experience

Stone Strong Systems delivers fully and intelligently engineered retaining wall solutions that greatly reduce installation time and labor costs - with unmatched safety, durability and aesthetics. Every Stone Strong block features a realistic, chiseled-stone façade handcrafted by real artisans. Available in unlimited customizable patterns and able to be stained to match any color imaginable, Stone Strong blocks fit naturally and seamlessly into any design or landscape.

Stone Strong Systems delivers fully and intelligently engineered retaining wall solutions that greatly reduce installation time and labor costs - with unmatched safety, durability and aesthetics. Every Stone Strong block features a realistic, chiseled-stone façade handcrafted by real artisans. Available in unlimited customizable patterns and able to be stained to match any color imaginable, Stone Strong blocks fit naturally and seamlessly into any design or landscape.



Streamline Design & Permitting

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Streamline Design & Permitting

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3 years of experience

Architectural Drafting studio providing clients with all pre-construction services. We bring you from concept thru design, engineering and permit management. We bring residential projects and commercial tenant improvements to construction. We help you with residential remodels, additions and ADUs (granny flats).

Architectural Drafting studio providing clients with all pre-construction services. We bring you from concept thru design, engineering and permit management. We bring residential projects and commercial tenant improvements to construction. We help you with residential remodels, additions and ADUs (granny flats).


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InnoDez

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InnoDez

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6 years of experience

InnoDez is a California-based company that offers professional design and engineering services for its clients in commercial, residential, and industrial projects. InnoDez is a passionate group of architects & engineers with over 15 years of experience. We at InnoDez understand the best way to secure building permits for clients & believe in providing a timely, competent, cost-effective & comprehensive plan based on the current codes. We can effectively manage & guide each project from conceptual design through construction & project completion.

InnoDez is a California-based company that offers professional design and engineering services for its clients in commercial, residential, and industrial projects. InnoDez is a passionate group of architects & engineers with over 15 years of experience. We at InnoDez understand the best way to secure building permits for clients & believe in providing a timely, competent, cost-effective & comprehensive plan based on the current codes. We can effectively manage & guide each project from conceptual design through construction & project completion.



Fracture Investigations

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Fracture Investigations

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40 years of experience

Welcome to Fracture Investigations! Fracture Investigations is a failure analysis consulting and expert witness company located in San Diego, CA. We have been serving the area since 1992. Over 30 years experience performing metallurgical and corrosion failure analysis for the federal government, private industry, and local attorneys. Investigations have included airplane crashes, automobile accidents, equipment and hardware failures, glass and plastic containers/welded component failures, atmospheric, soil, and sea water corrosion of structures, pipelines, and tanks, underground corrosion of copper plumbing, soil corrosivity studies, corrosion analysis of fresh water piping components. Life predictions in corrosive environments. Superior Court qualified. Fracture Investigations provides fast response, specializing in client services that meet your schedule and needs. Our licensed metallurgical & corrosion engineer, Jim Aleszka, has over 40 years of industry experience. Jim will perform investigations on a wide variety of components including failure analysis on engine components, boiler components, welded components, yacht components, automobile components, hardware failures, brazed components, building materials, items such as chairs lampposts, bolts, tools and corrosion analysis on copper plumbing systems, pipes, yacht components, sprinkler systems, building materials, cooling tower components, fences, and more. Free initial consultation available, call today!

Welcome to Fracture Investigations! Fracture Investigations is a failure analysis consulting and expert witness company located in San Diego, CA. We have been serving the area since 1992. Over 30 years experience performing metallurgical and corrosion failure analysis for the federal government, private industry, and local attorneys. Investigations have included airplane crashes, automobile accidents, equipment and hardware failures, glass and plastic containers/welded component failures, atmospheric, soil, and sea water corrosion of structures, pipelines, and tanks, underground corrosion of copper plumbing, soil corrosivity studies, corrosion analysis of fresh water piping components. Life predictions in corrosive environments. Superior Court qualified. Fracture Investigations provides fast response, specializing in client services that meet your schedule and needs. Our licensed metallurgical & corrosion engineer, Jim Aleszka, has over 40 years of industry experience. Jim will perform investigations on a wide variety of components including failure analysis on engine components, boiler components, welded components, yacht components, automobile components, hardware failures, brazed components, building materials, items such as chairs lampposts, bolts, tools and corrosion analysis on copper plumbing systems, pipes, yacht components, sprinkler systems, building materials, cooling tower components, fences, and more. Free initial consultation available, call today!




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Calibra Building Group

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Calibra Building Group

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11 years of experience

Calibra Building Group Specializes in 100% customer satisfaction. We take a green approach to everything we do. We have extensive history in the San Diego are with 100% satisfied customers.

Calibra Building Group Specializes in 100% customer satisfaction. We take a green approach to everything we do. We have extensive history in the San Diego are with 100% satisfied customers.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation—which are built into a monolithic slab—sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.

Yes, water damage can affect your walls' structural integrity. If the water or moisture sits on the walls for an extended period, it can weaken the drywall, plaster, wood framing, and other materials supporting the wall. That's why it's critical to dry out the area as soon as you notice it.

A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you’re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.

While concrete walls do not need to "breathe" in the traditional sense of the word, they do require waterproofing and dehumidifying methods, particularly in basements below the water table. Concrete both contains moisture from its initial installation and can absorb water when exposed. Ensuring proper basement ventilation , installing a vapor barrier, and controlling water exposure are all important tasks.

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?

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