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The McEdwards Group

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The McEdwards Group

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32 years of experience

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


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SafeRacks

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SafeRacks

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20 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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JS HOME INSPECTORS-Fresno

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JS HOME INSPECTORS-Fresno

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We are the only Company in the San Joaquin Valley that can provide HOME INSPECTIONS and certified by ASHI CREIA .and ACIA/RCI Costumers can pay by Visa, MasterCard, Checks, and Cash. Inspections range from $350.00 to $850.00 depending on the extent of the Inspections requested (ie FHA Loans, Size of the Home, apartments, duplexes , and commercial buildings.Reports are available the same day if needed additional cost may be included.We also perform , Civil Engineering and Construction Consulting. Additional website: www.fresnocahomeinspector.com.

We are the only Company in the San Joaquin Valley that can provide HOME INSPECTIONS and certified by ASHI CREIA .and ACIA/RCI Costumers can pay by Visa, MasterCard, Checks, and Cash. Inspections range from $350.00 to $850.00 depending on the extent of the Inspections requested (ie FHA Loans, Size of the Home, apartments, duplexes , and commercial buildings.Reports are available the same day if needed additional cost may be included.We also perform , Civil Engineering and Construction Consulting. Additional website: www.fresnocahomeinspector.com.


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Mashiach Exploration LLC

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Mashiach Exploration LLC

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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.


Zeltmacher Structural Design Engineering

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Zeltmacher Structural Design Engineering

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16 years of experience

Zeltmacher Structural Design Engineering, Inc. is a small California structural engineering firm that specializes in architectural, industrial, commercial and high-end residential projects with a focus on project delivery and client relationship building.

Zeltmacher Structural Design Engineering, Inc. is a small California structural engineering firm that specializes in architectural, industrial, commercial and high-end residential projects with a focus on project delivery and client relationship building.


TETER

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TETER

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47 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.



Romanazzi General Engineering

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Romanazzi General Engineering

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38 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.


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!

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

Whether you’re building a new home or building an extension on your existing property, you will likely need both a structural engineer and an architect. A structural engineer will determine what loads your foundation and framing can safely handle, and an architect will draw plans according to those structural calculations to simplify the building process. You can start by contacting a structural engineer near you, as many work alongside architects and can get all of the prep work done at once.

Most lenders and homeowner’s insurance companies don’t mandate a structural engineer’s inspection, so in most cases, it’s not required. However, it’s a good idea to have one done anyway to ensure you know what you’re buying. You can use the report to carry out repairs after closing or even to negotiate the sale price before closing.

If you’re building new construction or adding onto your existing home, hiring a structural engineer is not only worth it but it’s probably required by your local building department. Structural engineers will ensure you aren’t making your home unsafe in the building process, which is crucial from a safety perspective but also a legal one. It’s also worth hiring a structural engineer if you’re making changes to structural components, like removing a load-bearing wall.

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