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Q: How do various elements of desk design impact the overall assembly cost?

• <div><p>Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.</p></div>

Q: How much weight does a 4-inch concrete slab support?

• <div><p>A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you&rsquo;re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.</p></div>

Q: Do structural engineers draw house plans?

• <div><p>Structural engineers draw structural plans, which include detailed drawings of the structural components of a home only. Complete house plans will require additional work from an architect or draftsperson, whose drawings will take the structural drawings into account. They&rsquo;ll also include more details about the finishing materials and layout of a home, including everything from roofing and flooring materials to the position of furniture, light fixtures, switches, and plumbing fixtures.</p></div>

Q: How high can you build a single brick wall?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Are all exterior walls load-bearing?

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

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Last update on May 28, 2026

Reviewed in May 2026
The work was done beautifully. It took longer than expected because they had to install new insulation and plywood to this older home before they could do the siding, but they were more than capable of doing that. Sometimes the whole crew was not there on certain days, but Andre and John...
Carpentry Plus Excavation LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
Sam demo'd and rebuilt our kitchen after a flood. Floors, cabinets, counters, backsplash and everything inbetween. Very happy with our final result!
Snowy Cactus Tile & Design
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Reviewed in March 2023
These guys are very efficient and work quickly. They were friendly and careful with furniture. They caulked all the edges, the finish looks excellent. They did great work. I would definitely hire them again.
Adonai Painting
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Reviewed in November 2022
This company is great to work with. They are enthusiastic, said what they would do and did quality work on schedule with no drama. Will hire them for more projects.
Ryder Mountain Customs
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Reviewed in February 2022
They are great at finish work. They go above and beyond to make the project look great and give helpful advice on future projects. Their attention to detail is outstanding and I am throughly impressed with details They included in the job when I didn't ask for it(it was a good thing they...
Astra Yah Handyman
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Reviewed in September 2021
the foundation was leveled and all interior doors were able to close, something that couldn't be done for the last 10 years.
Groundworks
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Reviewed in June 2017
I cannot say enough good things about Reliable Remodel and I have managed one extensive remodel and two new construction projects as owner prior to this. Reliable was always collaborative in discussing both problems and creative solutions. They would often say there's the top-flight way of doing...
Reliable Remodel
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Reviewed in May 2016
Excellent service. So thankful to have found Carl and the guys at Durango Decks. They completed the job on time, on budget, professionally and excellent craftsmanship. Carl came up with a plan that works extremely well for our building, both structurally and aesthetically for a great price. I...
DURANGO DECKS
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Reviewed in March 2015
They (thankfully) accepted the car--it had to be towed in from about 30 miles and I had to rent a car. Of course this all happened late Saturday afternoon. I was grateful they accepted the car and said they would fix it. They said the timing belt took out all of the valves and it would cost more...
Diamond G Auto Repair
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Reviewed in August 2014
Great! Mark showed up on time with all of the supplies he needed. He was courteous, answered my questions and didn't leave until he checked everything for me. He also explained the pricing structure & we chose to pay for a full year & got one month free! Plus, I mentioned that my neighbor...
ALIGNED TECHNOLOGIES LLC
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Carlson Engineering, Inc.

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EEI has been in business for 6 years. With offices in Reno NV, Carlsbad CA, and Camarillo CA EEI provides Environmental, Engineering and Architectural services. If you need Engineering or Architectural services please send an e-mail to [email protected]. A complete company profile can be seen at www.eeitiger.com, or call us in Reno at (775) 746-1980 to discuss how we can assist you.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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

A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you’re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.

Structural engineers draw structural plans, which include detailed drawings of the structural components of a home only. Complete house plans will require additional work from an architect or draftsperson, whose drawings will take the structural drawings into account. They’ll also include more details about the finishing materials and layout of a home, including everything from roofing and flooring materials to the position of furniture, light fixtures, switches, and plumbing fixtures.

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'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.

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