Why should I pick steel for my new support beam?

• <div><p>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:</p><ul><li><p>Fire-resistant</p></li><li><p>Unaffected by pests</p></li><li><p>Longer-lasting</p></li><li><p>Stronger against water damage (when galvanized against rust)</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Are beams and joists the same?

• <div><p>No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.</p></div>

Q: Can I do my own structural calculations?

• <div><p>No, it&rsquo;s not legal for unlicensed individuals to conduct structural calculations for buildings or building repairs. Not only do licensing requirements prevent DIYers from tackling this project, but mistakes can also be extremely dangerous and put your property and anyone inside or near it at risk of severe injury or even death. You should always hire a licensed and certified local structural engineer to make structural calculations.</p></div>

Q: Why hire a structural engineer for home projects?

• <div><p>Provides expert analysis, ensuring safety and compliance with building codes.</p></div>

Q: Do squeaky floors mean structural damage?

• <div><p>No, squeaky floors do not always mean there is structural damage. The noise is often caused by friction from issues like loose floorboards, gaps between the subfloor and joists, or loose subflooring. While many squeaks are harmless, persistent or worsening noise could indicate a more severe problem. If you notice other signs of structural damage&mdash;such as soft or sagging floors, cracks running from the wall to the ceiling, or horizontal cracks in your foundation&mdash;it's best to have a professional inspect your floor to determine the root cause.</p></div>

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Last update on May 16, 2026

Reviewed in May 2026
Efficient and professional company. The company was fast at reaching out to me and explaining the process. I love my new roof and the crew worked very hard and they finished in one day!
Home Genius Exteriors
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Reviewed in May 2024
Kevin and Chris did a great job on our front porch project! They rebuilt the casing around the three posts and installed black steel railing which is sturdy and looks sharp! They were able to rebuild the posts to look like the idea picture we shared prior to starting the project. They were on...
The Handy Veteran
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Reviewed in October 2023
Went great, good work and a very competitive quote for some pretty major structural work that he stuck to. Found and matched all the needed materials easily, even though we thought it might be challenging. Was knowledgeable, experienced, and very pleasant throughout. Would definitely hire Isreal...
MRZ CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in February 2022
Polena Engineering is fast, accurate and very accommodating. Heather M. is friendly and helpful and always returned emails promptly. I will only use Polena for my survey projects!
Polena Engineering, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2021
Stateline Construction was very good with pricing it was in line with other bids. The workmanship was excellent. The installer was very clean and informative about the layout of the ceiling which helped my Wife and I what the finished ceiling would look like . I would hire them again
Stateline Construction
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Reviewed in November 2019
I have an old house and they were able to identify some structural issues, and fixed it quickly. Extremely knowledgeable in all phases of the process and finished the project on time and within budget.
Kendall Developments, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2018
B&G Remodeling did excellent work on the structure in my yard. The structure had a few imperfections and B&G worked through them to vinyl side the structure.
B & G Remodeling Services
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Reviewed in October 2017
Jim & team knocked it out of the park. Due to some of the challenges of the job, other companies walked off the bid process. We needed alot of engineering & structural work, permit work, repair of 100+ year old poor non-code repairs - all in addition to everything else. Jim took it in stride. He...
Buskirk Construction Inc
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Reviewed in September 2017
Mike and his team did a great job! My original deck upon his inspection was structurally unsound and unsafe. He communicated with me throughout - discussing increases and issues that came up along the way, and build an up to code deck and safely.
Meurk Construction Company
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Reviewed in December 2015
Generally very well. There was some delay in getting the actual estimate from the time it was measured and evaluated. More than 2 weeks for the estimate, which seemed long to me. When demo commenced there was an additional layer of siding that needed removal. Also, the sheeting was...
D-Wing Construction Inc.
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Great Lakes Builders Inc

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Serving Spring Grove, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1946

Customers say: Super punctual

"Martin and Jake are the absolute best to work with. They were thorough, efficient, professional and so easy to work with for our basement structural work. They took time to explain what needed to be done, coordinated with different contractors (plumbing, electrical), and were able to complete our project on time while we were out of town for just a week(!!). I can't recommend Great Lakes Builders more - they were a pleasure to work with and we will absolutely be using them again for any future work we need. 5+ stars!"

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Structural Design Corp

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Serving Spring Grove, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

"structural integrity assessment of our home"

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HOME INSTALLATION PROFESSIONALS INC

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Serving Spring Grove, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1973

Emergency services offered

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"The entire crew including Brian Weinstock, the owner, was very hands on and extremely helpful throughout the whole process in every way. The crews treated our home as if it was their own and cleaned up very well each day. Brian was very honest, he stuck to the proposal and contract, Everything looks fantastic and it couldn't have gone more smoothly!!! We would highly recommend him to anyone."

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American Custom Homes

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Serving Spring Grove, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

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"I would like to start off with precise, warm welcome and highly responsible of what they are doing. They really know what they are doing and from start from start to end it has been a great project with new experiences and great craftsmanship. Thanks again guys and i hope to have more work for you soon...
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In business since 2008

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"Painting was not completed as desired. Many incomplete areas with paint splashes and spills on floor (the latter was cleaned up by their cleaning crew when I complained). Painter was let go and several others were asked to complete the work but none did a great job and still many areas not completed. I stopped the process and will finish it myself.
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A2 Engineering Services P.C

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Serving Spring Grove, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

No, it’s not legal for unlicensed individuals to conduct structural calculations for buildings or building repairs. Not only do licensing requirements prevent DIYers from tackling this project, but mistakes can also be extremely dangerous and put your property and anyone inside or near it at risk of severe injury or even death. You should always hire a licensed and certified local structural engineer to make structural calculations.

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)

Provides expert analysis, ensuring safety and compliance with building codes.

No, squeaky floors do not always mean there is structural damage. The noise is often caused by friction from issues like loose floorboards, gaps between the subfloor and joists, or loose subflooring. While many squeaks are harmless, persistent or worsening noise could indicate a more severe problem. If you notice other signs of structural damage—such as soft or sagging floors, cracks running from the wall to the ceiling, or horizontal cracks in your foundation—it's best to have a professional inspect your floor to determine the root cause.

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