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Mastodon Engineering Group, LLC
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Serving Hilmar, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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Offers commercial services

"Mastodon Engineering Group is a heck of a company. I would highly recommend them to anyone. Mark is a really respectful man. I really liked working with Mark. Super professional, high integrity, very charismatic. I like people who are easy to talk to and have a sense of humor. He meets all those standards for me. He is very efficient and that is a plus."
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes. Foundation walls are always load-bearing.

Through proper drainage solutions and compacting the foundation soil.

The early stages of building a house are harder than the later stages; laying the foundation and framing the house are two of the most challenging steps. However, it varies for everyone. Some people have difficulty installing HVAC, plumbing, and electricity, while others find it harder to plan the house and secure the necessary permits. 

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Generally, you can tell if a home is bolted to the foundation by checking the foundation for plates. If you see that your foundational plates connect to wood or bolts protruding from them, this means that you have a bolted foundation. However, it's always wise to bring a home inspector in to confirm if your foundation is secure.

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