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Serving Eatonton, GA and surrounding areas

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PRM Design Solutions LLC
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Serving Eatonton, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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PRM Design Solutions LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

ATL builder group
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Serving Eatonton, GA and surrounding areas

ALT Builder Group has over 20 years experience in all types of additions, and remodels.We offer a wide range of services, from Bathroom and Kitchen remodels to Carpentry, Drywall installations & Repair, Interior & Exterior painting, and Siding repair. If you are looking for a service professional that follows business practices such as promptly returning phone calls, arriving on time for appointments, and following through on promises we are that Company. We believe in making our Customers repeat Customers. Our Customers are always #1

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

Structural engineers are necessary for projects involving alterations to load-bearing structures, foundation work, and compliance with safety standards. This includes home expansions, retaining walls, and significant repairs that impact a property's integrity.

While concrete walls do not need to "breathe" in the traditional sense of the word, they do require waterproofing and dehumidifying methods, particularly in basements below the water table. Concrete both contains moisture from its initial installation and can absorb water when exposed. Ensuring proper basement ventilation , installing a vapor barrier, and controlling water exposure are all important tasks.

First, most contractors will have a structural engineer create a report and plan for your project to ensure it’s safe to cut into the load-bearing wall. The contractor will then excavate around the wall, if necessary, measure the opening—allowing for additional space to fit and level the door, and then cut the doorway out. They will likely install a steel lintel as a header over the door for support. Once the doorway is cut out, they’ll demolish the concrete using sledge hammers and masonry chisels, clean up the surrounding concrete, and seal around the door with masonry mortar. 

The costs depend on the type of wood, labor, roofing material, permits, and whether additional storage or enclosed walls are included.

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