Why should I pick steel for my new support beam?

• <div>You should pick steel for your new support beam for a few reasons. While steel is more expensive than other materials, such as laminated veneer lumber or glulam, it offers the following benefits:<ul><li>Fire-resistant</li><li>Unaffected by pests</li><li>Longer-lasting</li><li>Stronger against water damage (when galvanized against rust)</li></ul></div>

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Reviewed in July 2025
Great experience! We were building a new home. Joe saved us from a headache in the long run. He identified a structural issue during pre drywall inspection. He was very thorough in his inspection. Highly recommend his company to anyone!
C&J Home Inspections LLC
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Reviewed in November 2022
I hired HomeSmart for TV installation, Sonos, installation, and an entire home Wi-Fi redo. Ricks a true professional. His background as a practicing electrical engineer comes through in the quality of his work. When there was an issue with existing wiring he came back and fixed it right. Iâ ...
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Reviewed in March 2022
Leonardo's team was right on schedule and did a first rate job in tearing down and removing my old wooden deck structure (Lombard, IL). They were meticulous, did not use any heavy equipment that would have caused damage to my lawn, kept my yard clean of any debris and cleaned up/swept the...
Royal Demolition, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2021
10/11/21 Ron constructed a structure to protect my pool equipment. My Lanai & Pool which is screened in, was built on a stem wall, with electrical connections outside of same. My coconut palm fronds when trimmed resulted in damage to same. Ron designed, constructed & installed a...
Coastal Concierge Enterprise, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2021
Over the years I have used many home inspectors. He is the best I have encountered. Art Eckert is extremely knowledgeable in so many aspects of construction, electrical, plumbing, structural integrity, and so on. I was very impressed. He was wonderful at explaining everything in a easily...
CASA Inspect, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2021
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Hi, I am a very old and happy customer. The American Trust Flooring Company supplied and arranged an install of about 350sqm of engineering oak wood at my house in Lincoln, in late 2016 / 2017. I was hoping to get some of the high quality flooring from you, They did a great job.
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Reviewed in October 2020
Workmen were cordial and on task each day. They cleaned up every night and left my property in order. This was a difficult job, in that the structure was old, not level and I wanted to keep as much existing wood as possible. They repaired two elevated decks, railings fascia etc.. Fast, very...
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Reviewed in October 2020
LG Kramer Flooring did a wonderful job for me from start to finish and I highly recommend their services. It was a big job removing different types of existing flooring, filling some areas of the slab, grinding others to make it even, then setting and gluing the engineered hardwood. They also...
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

You should pick steel for your new support beam for a few reasons. While steel is more expensive than other materials, such as laminated veneer lumber or glulam, it offers the following benefits:

Fire-resistant
Unaffected by pests
Longer-lasting
Stronger against water damage (when galvanized against rust)

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.

Yes, they offer plans for repairs or reinforcements to address issues.

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.

The primary reason homes have crawl spaces is so the foundation can reach down below the frost line to avoid dangerous soil movement and structural damage when the ground freezes. They’re more popular in colder climates where the ground freezes down to a few feet, and slabs are most popular in warmer areas where there is no frost line. Crawl spaces also provide a space for utility lines to run where they’re at less of a risk of freezing.

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