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Winter Drafting & Design

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Winter Drafting & Design

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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.

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.

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The Restoration and Construction Company

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The Restoration and Construction Company

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The Restoration and Construction company (RCC) provides Emergency Services for Water, Fire, Smoke,Wind and Mold Restoration. We work with your insurance compnay to restore your dwelling to the pre-loss condition quickly and professionally. As general contractors we do new construciton, additions and remodels as well.

The Restoration and Construction company (RCC) provides Emergency Services for Water, Fire, Smoke,Wind and Mold Restoration. We work with your insurance compnay to restore your dwelling to the pre-loss condition quickly and professionally. As general contractors we do new construciton, additions and remodels as well.

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

First, most contractors will have a structural engineer create a report and plan for your project to ensure it’s safe to cut into the load-bearing wall. The contractor will then excavate around the wall, if necessary, measure the opening—allowing for additional space to fit and level the door, and then cut the doorway out. They will likely install a steel lintel as a header over the door for support. Once the doorway is cut out, they’ll demolish the concrete using sledge hammers and masonry chisels, clean up the surrounding concrete, and seal around the door with masonry mortar. 

A freestanding brick wall that's only one brick thick can usually stand six to eight feet high. If you need a higher wall, it should be at least two bricks thick for adequate stability, and it might require a footing to support the added weight. Additionally, some areas have regulations and codes dictating how high a brick wall can be, so check with local code enforcers to ensure your proposed wall complies with any regulations.

It depends on the bank and the extent of the issue. Some banks will lend against homes with minor foundation damage, but most won’t if the issue is structural since the home acts as collateral for the mortgage. Banks that offer renovation loans might still finance a home with structural problems. More minor issues like settling cracks and intermittent problems with humidity are unlikely to stop a bank from financing.

It's safe to assume that all exterior walls are load-bearing, or at least have load-bearing characteristics. Some older homes feature porches or bump-outs that don't rest on the home's foundation. However, they still must carry the weight of the roof section they support. Walls containing floor-to-ceiling glass or other non-structural elements must use post and beam configurations to meet load-bearing criteria.

On average, 6 inches of concrete can hold around 150 pounds per square foot, but the exact weight that 6 inches of concrete can hold depends on factors such as the type of concrete, the reinforcement method, soil conditions below, and structural design. If you’re concerned about the longevity of your concrete patio, walkway, or driveway, hire a professional to help you choose an appropriate concrete thickness and reinforcement method for your needs.

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