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Bix Basement Systems

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Bix Basement Systems

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Customers say: Quality work
65 years of experience

Bix Services is a full service basement, foundation and crawl space repair company with access to more than 28 patented products by Basement Systems, Inc. and Foundation Supportworks, Inc.

Bix Services is a full service basement, foundation and crawl space repair company with access to more than 28 patented products by Basement Systems, Inc. and Foundation Supportworks, Inc.


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EHM

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EHM

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Customers say: Quality work
71 years of experience

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021


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AAK Mechanical

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AAK Mechanical

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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In 2005 AAK Mechanical, INC. was established by Steven & Jennifer Coppenbarger to better serve the growing need for general contractors. Today, the business is still owned and operated by Steven, Jennifer, and their three children Adam, Alex, and Kelsey. AAK Mechanical has combined over a decade of experience to offer an extremely broad line of services across multiple industries to meet nearly any challenge a customer may have. We complete projects from the ground up and can also maintain, repair, modify, or relocate thereafter. Our goal at AAK Mechanical is to provide all customers with an experienced and qualified team that will meet and even exceed their expectations. We pride ourselves on our reputation for staying on budget and on schedule while also providing high quality work. Safety is something that is taken very seriously at AAK Mechanical. We are dedicated to performing our duties using the utmost safest procedures possible. All employees undergo an extensive safety course before they step foot on a jobsite.

In 2005 AAK Mechanical, INC. was established by Steven & Jennifer Coppenbarger to better serve the growing need for general contractors. Today, the business is still owned and operated by Steven, Jennifer, and their three children Adam, Alex, and Kelsey. AAK Mechanical has combined over a decade of experience to offer an extremely broad line of services across multiple industries to meet nearly any challenge a customer may have. We complete projects from the ground up and can also maintain, repair, modify, or relocate thereafter. Our goal at AAK Mechanical is to provide all customers with an experienced and qualified team that will meet and even exceed their expectations. We pride ourselves on our reputation for staying on budget and on schedule while also providing high quality work. Safety is something that is taken very seriously at AAK Mechanical. We are dedicated to performing our duties using the utmost safest procedures possible. All employees undergo an extensive safety course before they step foot on a jobsite.


Daniel Mfg. Inc.

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Daniel Mfg. Inc.

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38 years of experience

Founded in 1987, Daniel Mfg. Inc has built an outstanding reputation for producing quality results in even the most adverse situations. We strive to provide cost effective, time critical solutions for all of our valued customers. Our broad range of capabilities can be custom tailored to accommodate everything from simple welding repairs, to complex prototyping, and research and development projects. We look forward to serving your needs with the same forward approach that has kept us on the cutting edge of custom fabrication for twenty five years. Bring us your challenge and we promise you will not be disappointed.

Founded in 1987, Daniel Mfg. Inc has built an outstanding reputation for producing quality results in even the most adverse situations. We strive to provide cost effective, time critical solutions for all of our valued customers. Our broad range of capabilities can be custom tailored to accommodate everything from simple welding repairs, to complex prototyping, and research and development projects. We look forward to serving your needs with the same forward approach that has kept us on the cutting edge of custom fabrication for twenty five years. Bring us your challenge and we promise you will not be disappointed.

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

No, a structural engineer is not the same as a builder. A structural engineer is an expert in all things related to the structural integrity of a building. The structural engineer is responsible for calculating the correct materials in terms of load-bearing capacity and overall structural safety. Structural engineers do not perform the actual building of the house or other structures. Rather, the builder executes the plans and designs specified by the structural engineer.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Building codes for spiral staircases will vary by your location. Most local codes will specify minimum tread width, riser height, handrail requirements, and headroom. These standards help ensure safety and accessibility for all users. Always check local codes before you begin the installation to ensure compliance and avoid costly modifications or fines.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

Yes, an LVL beam is more affordable than the cost of a steel I-beam, totaling between $50 and $200 per linear foot as opposed to the $100 to $400 per linear foot you’d pay for a steel I-beam. Not only is the wood material more affordable than steel, but it’s also more similar to traditional wooden beams and doesn’t require as much retrofitting to connect joists.

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