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SafeRacks

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SafeRacks

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19 years of experience

SafeRacks is the premier provider of overhead garage storage. Our goal is to provide the highest quality ceiling racks designed to utilize wasted space in your garage. We pride ourselves on delivering the best product and supporting it with outstanding service. The SafeRacks patented design is intended to be the strongest overhead storage solution available with a lifetime warranty to back it up.

SafeRacks is the premier provider of overhead garage storage. Our goal is to provide the highest quality ceiling racks designed to utilize wasted space in your garage. We pride ourselves on delivering the best product and supporting it with outstanding service. The SafeRacks patented design is intended to be the strongest overhead storage solution available with a lifetime warranty to back it up.


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Mashiach Exploration LLC

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Mashiach Exploration LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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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.

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.


Cullumber Engineering

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Cullumber Engineering

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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.


Romanazzi General Engineering

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Romanazzi General Engineering

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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.


TETER

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TETER

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46 years of experience

In 1979, Glen Teter started a firm with the goal of providing the best engineering and architectural services to the Central Valley. That firm has expanded in capabilities and breadth, but remains true to the original goal. TETER’s work is based on a commitment to connections. Our leadership and staff connect across the architecture and engineering professions, offering clients creative solutions to challenging problems. We take pride in working collaboratively, internally and with clients. We feel a particularly strong sense of connection to our community, the place we choose to live and raise our families. We welcome the opportunity to make new connections, and invite you to explore the site to learn more about us and how you can get connected.

In 1979, Glen Teter started a firm with the goal of providing the best engineering and architectural services to the Central Valley. That firm has expanded in capabilities and breadth, but remains true to the original goal. TETER’s work is based on a commitment to connections. Our leadership and staff connect across the architecture and engineering professions, offering clients creative solutions to challenging problems. We take pride in working collaboratively, internally and with clients. We feel a particularly strong sense of connection to our community, the place we choose to live and raise our families. We welcome the opportunity to make new connections, and invite you to explore the site to learn more about us and how you can get connected.



Fielden Engineering Group

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Fielden Engineering Group

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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!



RYAKT

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RYAKT

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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.


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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

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. 

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

If you intend to do the majority of the work yourself, you can pay to hire an architect or a structural engineer to ensure your home remains structurally sound. They can help with the planning to make sure everything is up to code and safe for your family. On the other hand, if you’re not sure your home will be completely safe when you’ve completed the project, let a pro do the job.

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

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