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Monceaux Buller & Associates can aid you with your engineering projects. We offer: Commercial Development, Residential Development, Municipal Development, and Site Development. Monceaux Buller offers Boundary Surveys, Slab Surveys, ALTA Surveys, Elevation Certificates, Construction Layout, Topographic Surveys, Improvement Surveys, Route Surveys, and Utility Surveys. Monceaux Buller & Associates has performed surveying and engineering for many local, regional, and national businesses. We treat all of our customers like our neighbors. Call us for your next project.

Monceaux Buller & Associates can aid you with your engineering projects. We offer: Commercial Development, Residential Development, Municipal Development, and Site Development. Monceaux Buller offers Boundary Surveys, Slab Surveys, ALTA Surveys, Elevation Certificates, Construction Layout, Topographic Surveys, Improvement Surveys, Route Surveys, and Utility Surveys. Monceaux Buller & Associates has performed surveying and engineering for many local, regional, and national businesses. We treat all of our customers like our neighbors. Call us for your next project.


Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can build over a stump if the roots are no longer alive. Living roots will continue to grow and may damage your new construction over time. Similarly, you should also remove rotting stumps because they may continue to attract pests and even cause new structures (especially those made from wood) to decompose as well.

The best way to determine if ceiling cracks are structural is to hire a ceiling contractor to inspect the cracks and provide a professional opinion. That said, you might be able to make an educated guess based on the size and appearance of the crack. Larger cracks, cracks accompanied by sagging or discoloration, and cracks that travel from the ceiling down the walls are all signs of structural issues.

First, most contractors will have a structural engineer create a report and plan for your project to ensure it’s safe to cut into the load-bearing wall. The contractor will then excavate around the wall, if necessary, measure the opening—allowing for additional space to fit and level the door, and then cut the doorway out. They will likely install a steel lintel as a header over the door for support. Once the doorway is cut out, they’ll demolish the concrete using sledge hammers and masonry chisels, clean up the surrounding concrete, and seal around the door with masonry mortar. 

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.

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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