Can you put a doorway in a structural wall?

• <div><p>Yes, you can put a doorway in a structural wall; in fact, most exterior doors are set into structural walls. The project is a little more challenging than installing a door in a non-load-bearing wall because you need a structural engineer to assess the wall and make sure it’s safe to create a wall opening. Your engineer’s report will include instructions for your contractor on how and where to install additional supports, like steel headers above the door, to distribute the weight above to the wall on either side of the door.</p></div>

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Q: Where are most load-bearing walls located?

• <div><p>Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.</p></div>

Q: What exactly does a structural engineer do?

• <div><p>A structural engineer evaluates any structural components, like floors, foundations, walls, and roofs, to ensure they can support the structure. They also consider the soil quality in your area, potentially extreme weather conditions, and proximity to bodies of water and groundwater to ensure your building can withstand any stresses placed on it by the surrounding environment. Structural engineers work on both new and existing buildings.</p></div>

Q: How do various elements influence the cost of assembling a unit?

• <div><p>Costs depend on unit complexity, labor, wall mounting needs, and additional accessories like floating shelves.</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>

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The project was started without a permit which caused a 2 month delay. Inspections were not ordered so we had to pay an additional fee to the engineer to inspect and write a letter saying building was done to code. The tongue and groove ceiling material sat out in the weather and was knowingly...
Superior Home Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2025
Theodore Samson and Ron Samson did an excellent job of updating my property! They did carpentry replacing rotting wood structures and painting entire outside buildings and dog agility equipment. They kept me informed of when they would arrive on a regular basis and what they were doing to...
T. Samson General Contracting
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Reviewed in January 2025
The construction done by Lucky and his sons was excellent! The new addition was built stronger than our house! I don’t know that we could have a better job from anyone else. We met Lucky after speaking with 8 other contractors, he had already googled our house so he had an idea of the job before...
Lucky Underwood Construction
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Reviewed in June 2023
The Inspector was very knowledgeable, answered all my questions regarding the mechanicals, he was very thorough during the time of inspection. The report was very in depth. I felt educated and informed on the structure of the home we purchased after our inspection. I would definitely recommend...
Lakeshore Home Inspection
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Reviewed in April 2019
Mid-Florida welding fabricated a metal structure for my business and it came out phenomenal! I would highly recommend them and will definitely be using their services next time I can! 10/10!!
Mid-Florida Welding Services, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2017
They came out and provided a quote on the spot after a professional analysis of my foundation problem. The salesman (Phil) explained the repair process and showed us video and photo examples he compared his recommendation of push piers with other possible fixes. We got and signed the contract...
Fadely Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2017
Very pleased with the service provided. They kept me from making costly mistakes. Very professional organization would recommend them to anyone needing structual engineering services.
High Tower Construction Consultants LLC
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Reviewed in September 2016
He had a helper put a piece of ribbed roofing over structure. The helper nailed the nails in the roof but missed the wood the roof was supposed to be attached to. Built enclosure also leaked when it rained. He never came out to fix/repair the mistakes. Hired someone else to do repairs
Dan Hezlep Services, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2013
I had a 400 square foot detached garage that had been used as my husbands work shop and I decided to renovate it and make it a guest cottage by extending it 420 more square feet. Looked up remodeling contractors on Angies list to help me in my selection. I found Steppen & Spaulding listed as...
STEPPEN & SPAULDING, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2013
When I called the office I was told the engineer(?) would call me back to discuss the situation. My call was never returned. <br />
Foundation Services of Central Florida Inc
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"I had an urgent request to get a permit across the line and Pedro was on his A-game and helped me within hours. Very professional, well documented, etc. Other structural engineers I hired only gave me headaches. I'd use Pedro again any day. Thank you very much, and glad to be in business with you!"

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

Yes, you can put a doorway in a structural wall; in fact, most exterior doors are set into structural walls. The project is a little more challenging than installing a door in a non-load-bearing wall because you need a structural engineer to assess the wall and make sure it’s safe to create a wall opening. Your engineer’s report will include instructions for your contractor on how and where to install additional supports, like steel headers above the door, to distribute the weight above to the wall on either side of the door.

A structural engineer evaluates any structural components, like floors, foundations, walls, and roofs, to ensure they can support the structure. They also consider the soil quality in your area, potentially extreme weather conditions, and proximity to bodies of water and groundwater to ensure your building can withstand any stresses placed on it by the surrounding environment. Structural engineers work on both new and existing buildings.

Costs depend on unit complexity, labor, wall mounting needs, and additional accessories like floating shelves.

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.

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