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Meier Architecture • Engineering

8697 W. Gage Blvd.
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Meier Architecture • Engineering

8697 W. Gage Blvd.
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43 years of experience

Meier Architecture & Engineering, an Employee Owned company, is a full-service architectural and engineering consulting firm with Registered Architects and licensed Professional Engineers in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural Engineering. Formed in 1982, has successfully completed more than 6,600 projects in the past 29 years. Meier Architecture & Engineering, an award winning company providing services from coast to coast, as well as worldwide, we are licensed in 28 states and serve as members of many professional, discipline-specific associations. Mindful of our future, members of our staff are also accredited in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

Meier Architecture & Engineering, an Employee Owned company, is a full-service architectural and engineering consulting firm with Registered Architects and licensed Professional Engineers in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural Engineering. Formed in 1982, has successfully completed more than 6,600 projects in the past 29 years. Meier Architecture & Engineering, an award winning company providing services from coast to coast, as well as worldwide, we are licensed in 28 states and serve as members of many professional, discipline-specific associations. Mindful of our future, members of our staff are also accredited in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).


Grubb Engineering and Design, PC

504 E Lakeside Ave
4.83(
70
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Grubb Engineering and Design, PC

504 E Lakeside Ave
4.83(
70
)
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are accessible, experienced structural engineers that consider the small, residential inspection or construction project just as important as our large commercial design projects. For homeowners to sophisticated general contractors, we are committed to providing excellent service because YOUR PROJECT MATTERS! - Inspections for suspected structural problems - foundations or framing - Design for small renovation projects to full additions.

"Went smooth and they had the engineered drawings and specs done in 3 or 4 days."

Richard Y on December 2022

We are accessible, experienced structural engineers that consider the small, residential inspection or construction project just as important as our large commercial design projects. For homeowners to sophisticated general contractors, we are committed to providing excellent service because YOUR PROJECT MATTERS! - Inspections for suspected structural problems - foundations or framing - Design for small renovation projects to full additions.

"Went smooth and they had the engineered drawings and specs done in 3 or 4 days."

Richard Y on December 2022

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)

The standard thickness for an LVL beam is between 1.75 inches and 7 inches. However, you can order LVL beams in non-standard sizes as well. When you work with a contractor, they can source beams that are the appropriate size for your project for you after assessing your blueprints.

Most lenders and homeowner’s insurance companies don’t mandate a structural engineer’s inspection, so in most cases, it’s not required. However, it’s a good idea to have one done anyway to ensure you know what you’re buying. You can use the report to carry out repairs after closing or even to negotiate the sale price before closing.

The National Association of Home Builders requires repair of any foundation crack of more than one quarter of an inch, although local regulations may vary. In general, any visible crack that is growing in size, allowing water through, or that you have just noticed, is a good reason to call a structural engineer. Cracks can be a sign of a sinking foundation, so an inspection is a good idea for your peace of mind.

The best way to determine if ceiling cracks are structural is to hire a ceiling contractor to inspect the cracks and provide a professional opinion. That said, you might be able to make an educated guess based on the size and appearance of the crack. Larger cracks, cracks accompanied by sagging or discoloration, and cracks that travel from the ceiling down the walls are all signs of structural issues.

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