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PJM Structural
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Serving Sumterville, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Although I didn’t use their services, the promptness with a reply and the expertise displayed were exceptional. Whenever I need the services of a Structural Engineer, I will definitely reach out to PJM Structural."
New Restaurant Building
Pipe support frame
Truss webs and bottom chord damage
Interior Space
Pipe support frame

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Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
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Ramos Engineering & Asscoiates, LLC
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Serving Sumterville, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Ramos Engineering & Asscoiates, LLC, we take pride in working closely with our clients and providing them with practical, time tested engineering solutions & a creative approach to design challenges. RE&A�s commitment to excellence is based on using sound engineering practices and a common sense approach to design. We have over twenty years experience in field engineering applications and in design. Our solid base of experience on a wide range of project sizes, from convenience stores to mega malls, from residential low rise to high rise buildings, from playing fields to stadiums, all qualify us to provide practical engineering, cost-sensitive, and creative architectural solutions for your existing or future projects.\n\n

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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. 

Generally, you can tell if a home is bolted to the foundation by checking the foundation for plates. If you see that your foundational plates connect to wood or bolts protruding from them, this means that you have a bolted foundation. However, it's always wise to bring a home inspector in to confirm if your foundation is secure.

In many areas, advice from a structural engineer or an architect will be required by your building department before you can remove a wall, but even if it’s not necessary, it’s a good idea. Accidentally removing a load-bearing wall—even if a general contractor advises that it’s safe—can cause major structural damage, putting you and your family at risk and potentially costing thousands or tens of thousands of dollars in property damage.

Many horizontal cracks in home foundations result from water and soil pressure from outside of the building or from a footing that is shifting. Under those circumstances, horizontal cracks are a structural problem that requires repair before they become worse and more difficult to fix. However, in very specific cases, thin horizontal cracks may simply be a cosmetic blemish due to concrete shrinkage.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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