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Q: How do you know if a wall is load-bearing?

• <div><p>The easiest way to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/load-bearing-wall.htm">tell if a wall is load bearing</a> is to check if it&rsquo;s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don&rsquo;t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you&rsquo;re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.</p></div>

Q: How do professionals incorporate framing into existing structures?

• <div><p>By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.</p></div>

Q: What building codes apply to spiral staircases?

• <div><p>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.</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: Do I need a structural engineer or an architect?

• <div><p>Whether you&rsquo;re building a new home or building an extension on your existing property, you will likely need both a structural engineer and an architect. A structural engineer will determine what loads your foundation and framing can safely handle, and an architect will draw plans according to those structural calculations to simplify the building process. You can start by contacting a structural engineer near you, as many work alongside architects and can get all of the prep work done at once.</p></div>

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RW construction crew is awesome. Roger contacted me within minutes, he showed up right on time, provided an estimate. The day work was done, he called and again they were here as scheduled, he explained everything in detail to me, They work together to complete the project, like a Ã¢Â Â well...
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Reviewed in May 2023
These guys were INCREDIBLE. Brian Barton, their Project Manager, basically took ALL worries off of our backs from Day One. His crew replaced half our roof, rafters and all, right down to the insulation, within a couple of weeks after our first contact with them, and dealt directly with my...
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Reviewed in May 2021
After asking friends and looking through reviews, I contacted JL CONSTRUCTION to look at my roof. (JL CONSTRUCTION) the owner, walked me through the process, took over dealing with the insurance company, keeping me in loop every step of the way. Installation went well, the crew was attentive and...
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Reviewed in March 2019
I'm not certain what their specialty is but, I can tell you that it is not working on an import vehicle. I was originally quoted a price of slightly over $4,000 to replace the engine with a new crate engine. To my surprise a crate engine is not completely new parts but, rather is a short block...
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Reviewed in February 2016
After contacting Clover Roofing I made an appointment with David Clover who represents the company. He was very prompt for the appointment and made an assesment as to what needed to be done to completely replace all materials that were presently on the house and garage structure. <br />He left...
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Reviewed in July 2015
The jet ski took 4 weeks before I could pick it up and I had to take it back in 3-4 more times that summer because of accessory and battery problems. I asked for paperwork when we would take it in for repairs or modifications and they would tell me that was unnecessary. I wish I had pushed this...
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Reviewed in April 2014
A.fter having another local mechanic tear it down for total rebuild after the engine seized, I sent the block to a rebuilder in Texas. When it returned, the mechanic refused to reassemble it, citing all kinds of spurious reasons why he couldn't complete the job he contracted . So I was stuck...
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Reviewed in February 2013
Bill Butler under values every home he looks at. He is known by most agents in this area as a deal killer every time he is hired. He is rarely hired by a local bank. The only time he is hired is if it's for an FHA loan where the bank has no control over who the appraisal is. I normally don't...
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Reviewed in June 2009
Took great care to not tear up lawn after heavy rains .Successfully removed vary large tree with no damage to surrounding structures. All of this accomplished long distance, via internet. Thank you, charlee
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On 10/6 I brought my 89 Dakota to the service dept for diagnosis of problem stalling we had been encountering. We made it quite clear to the service writer that we wished to be contacted with a diagnosis before any major work was done. The service dept kept the truck for a full week and we...
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain 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.

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.

Whether you’re building a new home or building an extension on your existing property, you will likely need both a structural engineer and an architect. A structural engineer will determine what loads your foundation and framing can safely handle, and an architect will draw plans according to those structural calculations to simplify the building process. You can start by contacting a structural engineer near you, as many work alongside architects and can get all of the prep work done at once.

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