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Grubb Engineering and Design, PC

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Grubb Engineering and Design, PC

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Customers say: Super punctual
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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


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Meier Architecture • Engineering

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Meier Architecture • Engineering

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44 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).


WestSlope Engineering

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WestSlope Engineering

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WestSlope is a local civil / structural engineering firm located in Sandpoint, Idaho. We take pride in providing value to our clients with quality services and affordable rates. We are happy to take on projects that require full structural engineering design or small remodels and restorations.

WestSlope is a local civil / structural engineering firm located in Sandpoint, Idaho. We take pride in providing value to our clients with quality services and affordable rates. We are happy to take on projects that require full structural engineering design or small remodels and restorations.

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Trusses and rafters each have advantages and disadvantages, so one isn’t necessarily better than the other. For example, trusses are more affordable and often come in prefabricated kits, so they’re easier to build than rafters. However, rafters are available in a variety of designs, so it’s easier to find one that fits your style preferences. Plus, if you want to build an attic at some point down the line, it’s far easier to do that with rafters rather than trusses.

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.

Yes, floor joists are essential structural components. They support the weight of floors and everything on them, transferring loads to the foundation and walls. Properly installed joists are necessary for maintaining strength, stability, and structural integrity.

The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation—which are built into a monolithic slab—sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.

If you’re building new construction or adding onto your existing home, hiring a structural engineer is not only worth it but it’s probably required by your local building department. Structural engineers will ensure you aren’t making your home unsafe in the building process, which is crucial from a safety perspective but also a legal one. It’s also worth hiring a structural engineer if you’re making changes to structural components, like removing a load-bearing wall.

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