Can I cut or drill LVL beams?

• <div><p>Because of their composite structure, cutting or drilling LVL beams can compromise their integrity. We strongly advise contacting a general contractor or <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/structural-engineers/">structural engineer</a> before making any alterations to LVL beams. Professionals can also answer questions about choosing between a<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/pier-and-beam-vs-slab.htm"> pier and beam versus slab foundation</a> when designing your project.</p></div>

How do you choose a residential structural engineer?

• <div><p>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:</p><ul><li><p>Do you have experience working in my specific area?</p></li><li><p>Do you have professional indemnity insurance?</p></li><li><p>What will your structural report cover?</p></li><li><p>Do you charge a flat fee for a structural report or by the hour?</p></li><li><p>How long have you been in business?</p></li><li><p>Do you have a list of customer references?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Are split-level and a split-floor plan the same thing?

• <div><p>A split-level home is one that has several staggered floors connected by short staircases, while a split floor plan separates the primary bedroom from the rest of the bedrooms. Split floor plans are most often found in single-story homes, while split-level homes are always at least two stories.</p></div>

Q: Are beams and joists the same?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: What do structural engineers look for when doing an inspection?

• <div><p>Structural engineers typically conduct inspections during a home sale or renovation, looking for signs of structural damage in various structures throughout the building, such as load-bearing walls, joists, beams, roofing trusses, foundations, and chimneys. Some of the warning signs that structural engineers check for include:</p><ul><li><p>Dry rot</p></li><li><p>Infestation</p></li><li><p>Shifting or<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/quarter-inch-crack-my-foundation-major-concern.htm"> cracking foundations</a></p></li><li><p>Erosion</p></li><li><p>Water damage</p></li><li><p>Sagging, shifting, or damaged walls, ceilings, or roofing support</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Reviewed in March 2022
Excellent company I heard of from a neighbor and I am thrilled with the results. ASI Moalem was my first contact and stayed involved. He got me hooked up with Tom Shavit, the project manager and man, everything was perfect. These guys know what they are doing and have the best customer...
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Reviewed in November 2019
Robert (the business owner) was patient, approachable and communicative throughout the process. Our 1930's era house was a fairly complex job requiring a great deal of critical thought and planning; we were extremely fortunate to have found ECS. Robert has the breadth and depth of experience and...
ECS Exterior Solutions
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Reviewed in May 2018
Unfortunately this company is only structured to work when potential customers are at work - Mon thru Fri till 4 pm. They may be very skilled at what they, honestly, I will never know. They only work when I must be at work. Give them a try if you will be at home during business hours or pay...
DK Electrical Solutions, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2018
Terry was astounding at assisting me with this purchase. I had some specific wants from my new home, and she carefully steered me towards homes that met my criteria. Occasionally she probed to see what my limits were, and then she respectfully revised her searches for me. After a couple months...
Terry Diane Kinney, REALTOR
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Reviewed in March 2018
I would like to render a complaint before I pay my bill. Employee came to our house around the 12Jan2018 did an inspection of the house. A few days later we received the report and assumed everything was ok. My husband was home at the time and Employee did not say anything about anything. A few...
Stanley Pest Control-El Monte Office
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Reviewed in January 2017
Have lived at property 20 years, with small 12x8 wooden deck. We simply used this deck to house our trash containers, and never once purchased a table/chair set - to entertain company. We also never treated the deck once - simply left to itself, it was virtually falling apart at time of...
Russett Deck Professionals Inc
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Reviewed in June 2013
This was the worst experience I have had with any busines anywhere in the world. When I sent my engine back for warranty work due to very low compression I was told by Greg that compression was not covered bu the warranty yet for 8 1/2 months he consistantly told my lies about the various...
CHS Machine Co.
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Reviewed in June 2009
They did the work without messing up the house too much, always using pads and cleaning up dust. As it happens, Burns's quote was lower than several other vendors, though about $1,300 higher than the lowest bid. The owner, Bob Burns, is a thoughtful guy who explored a lot of alternatives before...
Burns Mechanical Corp
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Reviewed in November 2007
Performed task well. I had an architect draw conceptions and Mr. McCarthy do the plans. Wish alternative ways of construction were explained by one or the other. After getting bids from the first set of plans, I had to have them redrawn so the structure did not need expensive retaining walls....
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