Are foundation walls load-bearing?

• <div><p>Yes. Foundation walls are always load-bearing.</p></div>

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Q: What are the key elements of quality framing work?

• <div><p>Accurate measurements, sturdy materials, and seamless integration with other structures.</p></div>

Q: Can termite damage affect home structural value?

• <div><p>Yes, unresolved damage can decrease property integrity and market value.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take for water to cause structural damage?

• <div><p>Water can seep into porous materials like wood beams, floor joists, and roof rafters within minutes, but they&rsquo;ll need to see prolonged exposure before you have structural damage. Mold can start growing within 24 hours, and mold can eat away at the structural components over time. Wood rot is more of a concern, though. Wet and dry rot are fungal infections that set in in moist conditions and rapidly deteriorate wood, causing major structural damage within just a few months in some cases.</p></div>

Q: Is precast concrete reinforced?

• <div><p>Precast concrete can be reinforced with rebar, wire mesh, or other materials to improve its strength and add stability. Precast concrete for large construction projects is often pre-stressed as well for greater structural strength. Reinforced concrete is durable and strong, making it an ideal choice for many construction projects.</p></div>

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Last update on August 15, 2024

Reviewed in August 2024
Hand rail for basement steps. Assemble new computer desk with 1000 parts. Power wash front and back deck replace bad boards and waterproof paint and stain
Hometown Handyman
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Reviewed in June 2024
1 star is too good of a review for Chad and his company. Whatever you do- RUN AWAY and NEVER hire this person. I made the mistake of hiring Chad in 2023 after the derecho that went through Springfield. A tree fell on my sunroom and I hired him to rebuild the sunroom. Based on his pictures this...
Way and Sons Remodeling & More
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Reviewed in March 2024
Amazing! Ben was very professional and honest. He took our ideas and turned them into a stunning remodel with an extensive addition. Ben pays close attention to detail and structural accuracy. He helped incorporate all of the ideas we envisioned into our home. Ben was great to work with and we...
Carolina Handyman Builder
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Reviewed in July 2021
This company did a great job. Everyone was professional. This company rehabbed my investment property to sell. It passed all in sections. I am definitely using this company for my next rehab project.
A1 Quality Renovations, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2021
Father and son team were friendly, easy to work with, prompt, and charged a fair price for the construction debris I needed removed.
Ramsey Clean Out Service
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Reviewed in February 2018
Axiom did a fantastic job on our kitchen remodel, which involved adding an extension on the small existing kitchen and adding a new pantry and a new bathroom downstairs. They remodeled our upstairs bathroom too. All well done. The new kitchen is gorgeous. (Those pics of the kitchen with navy...
Axiom Building and Construction
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Reviewed in June 2017
Very Happy with Don and his employees at Sure Dry. My husband is a Civil Engineer and in 23 years I've never heard him say a contractor has done something exactly as he expected and would have done himself. This is a huge credit to Don's knowledge and capabilities. He's a real...
Sure Dry Waterproofing
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Reviewed in September 2016
This project went very well. It was complicated by the facts that my house is brick and on a crawl space. Some copper piping had to be removed and replaced with flex piping to get around some of the foundation structure in the crawl space. <br /> <br /> Kurt/DOT came prepared with all of...
Dot Construction Inc
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Reviewed in March 2015
This was another one that eluded the fact that the house was sound and saying things that were terribly wrong. They had inspected the structural strength of the house. We ended up having a structural engineer coming in. He came and looked at it and everything was fine. There was nothing...
PEACE OF MIND HOME INSPECTIONS
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Reviewed in February 2015
Exceptionally well. All of the workers were very nice, courteous, well mannered and friendly. This crew, (his only crew) is the hardest working group of guys I've ever worked with. He stuck to his bid. The started the work and worked continuously, every day, seven days a week to get it done. We...
Les Jackson Roofing Inc
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Advanced Foundation Repair & Replacement

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Serving Auburn, IL and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"Two years ago my wife and I noticed that our foundation was beginning to settle. We had huge cracks in the dry-wall and our front door wasn't opening and closing properly. We decided to contact Advanced Foundation Repair and Replacement, owner Frank Matyiko. He got a structural engineer to our house. The engineer recommended that we needed twelve piers in order to fix our foundation. the entire construction project went as planned. Advance Foundation provided us with a transferable warranty in case we decided to sell our home.
The overall experience was wonderful their crew was very professional and we would use them again and recommend them to anyone!!
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Greene & Bradford, Inc., of Springfield

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Serving Auburn, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

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"They did an excellent job."

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes. Foundation walls are always load-bearing.

Accurate measurements, sturdy materials, and seamless integration with other structures.

Yes, unresolved damage can decrease property integrity and market value.

Water can seep into porous materials like wood beams, floor joists, and roof rafters within minutes, but they’ll need to see prolonged exposure before you have structural damage. Mold can start growing within 24 hours, and mold can eat away at the structural components over time. Wood rot is more of a concern, though. Wet and dry rot are fungal infections that set in in moist conditions and rapidly deteriorate wood, causing major structural damage within just a few months in some cases.

Precast concrete can be reinforced with rebar, wire mesh, or other materials to improve its strength and add stability. Precast concrete for large construction projects is often pre-stressed as well for greater structural strength. Reinforced concrete is durable and strong, making it an ideal choice for many construction projects.

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