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Q: What’s the difference between an architect and an engineer?

• <div><p>The essential difference between an architect and an engineer is that architects typically focus more on the aesthetic design of buildings, although not without consideration for the structural integrity of the building. Engineers focus more on the structural, technical, and practical aspects of whether and how an architectural design can be built as drawn. You may need to hire both types of professionals if you&rsquo;re designing and building a new home.</p></div>

Q: How do professionals incorporate framing into existing structures?

• <div><p>By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.</p></div>

Q: How long does a structural assessment typically take?

• <div><p>A few hours for inspection, with a detailed report following in a week.</p></div>

Q: What are the disadvantages of a cathedral ceiling?

• <div><p>Cathedral ceilings make a statement in your home, but at the cost of your attic space. Normal attics are wide open, which allows warm air to move around and exit your home. Because of this, cathedral ceilings make your home less energy efficient and put your ceiling at risk of venting issues if you&rsquo;re not careful. They also reduce your attic storage space, potentially cause an echo, and even make it harder to change a light bulb. </p></div>

Q: Why should I add structural support for my house after I raise it?

• <div><p>If your home's foundation was damaged due to shifting soil, the same problem will reoccur unless you stabilize the structure by adding posts in the bedrock.</p></div>

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Last update on December 06, 2025

Reviewed in October 2024
Stepped up when prior roofer disappeared and had a better understanding of what should be done, at a reasonable price, and got it done quickly. Also was able to point out structural issues that needed to be dressed that others missed.
Shawn Sparks
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Reviewed in June 2024
Excellent engineer with excellent communication skills and reliability
PJM Structural
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Reviewed in January 2022
On October 13th, 2019, I went into contract with Bruce Douglas of Mandala Eco Homes in Pa’ia, Maui. He originally sold me on the promise that it would only take a few months for the houses to be made in Bali, disassembled, and shipped to my Maui property. He told me that it would be effortless...
Mandala Eco Homes
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Reviewed in November 2019
His people showed up on time, protected the grounds and painted the two story structure. He completed the work in a few days and the crew cleaned up the property when they left. They did a very thouorgh job and I did not have a punch list when they were finished. Another painter was up the...
Ware Painting
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Reviewed in June 2014
Inspection was thorough but I didn't feel like the inspector knew everything that he was doing. I asked a couple of questions, and I didn't feel like the guy answered adequately. He said some of the outlets were out of code, and when I asked him to explain what needed to be done, he didn't...
Amerispec Inspection Services
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Reviewed in December 2013
Certified Sounds installed an ignition lock out unit in my Subaru. While it was installed, the battery would continually drain and die after the car set for about an hour. Two batteries and one swapped out part, the lock out was removed and the battery no longer drains while sitting. However,...
CERTIFIED SOUNDS LLC
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Reviewed in April 2013
Worst Concrete Provider I've Ever Used! DO NOT USE PERAZA CONCRETE TRANSPORT - BUYER BEWARE! We bought our dream property on acreage and moved to the Inland Empire in August of 2012. Since then we have been doing a myriad of home improvement projects with multiple contractors. The...
PERAZA CONCRETE TRANSPORT
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Reviewed in February 2013
Leaking cut-off valves were resolved with 24 hrs of contact. The service engineer was very knowledgeable and also sorted out a stuck valve problem. The price was higher than anticipated but Don had to replace the cut-off valve and the anti-syphon valve.
IRRIGATION & SPRINKLER REPAIR
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Reviewed in November 2011
Sergey was pleasant, professional, and easy for both us and our decorator to communicate with. He responded flexibly and positively to a couple of changes we requested relating to the bullnose and grout and suggested ways to overcome problems encountered with the structure of our house. His work...
Elegant Tile & Marble LLC
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Reviewed in May 2007
Absolutely excellent work. The crew was extremely professional. The quality of work is outstanding, with terrific attention to detail. The structural integrity of the deck is impressive.
Creative Fences & Decks Inc
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Locally family owner & operated business. General Contractors License #ABC 23050. 10 employees.

"My entire experience with Zoe Builders was the most wonderful experience I could ever ask for. There are not enough words to express the honor, gratitude and exceptional work they did on building my new home. I cannot thank Amber enough for all the hard work she has done for me from the very beginning to the final walk through. Amber's knowledge and experience with construction work is so impressive, helping me from building permits to water meters to septic tanks it is completely amazing how much she knows which in turn is able to help her customers out. Janine and James are just as wonderful too if Amber is not there they both are able to jump right in a project and take over. The construction part of this build was INCREDIBLE for myself, my family and my entire street. All our neighbors would stop us complimenting on how fast and efficient the construction workers were. They could not believe that they even worked in the rain everyone on my block was so impressed!!! Any obstacles that we came across were always given to me with options and solutions. As anything in life the most important thing is communication it gets the job done and it gets the job done right which is how the job got done effectively. If there was anything I did right in this lifetime (besides my kids) was to have Zoe Builders build me my brand new home."

Kristi H on July 2019

Locally family owner & operated business. General Contractors License #ABC 23050. 10 employees.

"My entire experience with Zoe Builders was the most wonderful experience I could ever ask for. There are not enough words to express the honor, gratitude and exceptional work they did on building my new home. I cannot thank Amber enough for all the hard work she has done for me from the very beginning to the final walk through. Amber's knowledge and experience with construction work is so impressive, helping me from building permits to water meters to septic tanks it is completely amazing how much she knows which in turn is able to help her customers out. Janine and James are just as wonderful too if Amber is not there they both are able to jump right in a project and take over. The construction part of this build was INCREDIBLE for myself, my family and my entire street. All our neighbors would stop us complimenting on how fast and efficient the construction workers were. They could not believe that they even worked in the rain everyone on my block was so impressed!!! Any obstacles that we came across were always given to me with options and solutions. As anything in life the most important thing is communication it gets the job done and it gets the job done right which is how the job got done effectively. If there was anything I did right in this lifetime (besides my kids) was to have Zoe Builders build me my brand new home."

Kristi H on July 2019

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The essential difference between an architect and an engineer is that architects typically focus more on the aesthetic design of buildings, although not without consideration for the structural integrity of the building. Engineers focus more on the structural, technical, and practical aspects of whether and how an architectural design can be built as drawn. You may need to hire both types of professionals if you’re designing and building a new home.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

A few hours for inspection, with a detailed report following in a week.

Cathedral ceilings make a statement in your home, but at the cost of your attic space. Normal attics are wide open, which allows warm air to move around and exit your home. Because of this, cathedral ceilings make your home less energy efficient and put your ceiling at risk of venting issues if you’re not careful. They also reduce your attic storage space, potentially cause an echo, and even make it harder to change a light bulb.

If your home's foundation was damaged due to shifting soil, the same problem will reoccur unless you stabilize the structure by adding posts in the bedrock.

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