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"I was very disappointed. Their report was through, detailed and useless. It said the house had experienced normal and natural movement, and recommended putting in very expensive foundation pilings. This is certain to make it more difficult to sell, and they refused to add any mitigating discussion of whether such movement is common or the likely outcomes of actions taken or not taken. They took over 100 photographs of every flaw, problem and imperfection so nobody can ever claim they weren't thorough but they offered no engineering judgement or opinion at all. I got little more from them than I could have gotten for free from a piling salesman. It appeared they were not concerned at all about my needs as a customer, but only about covering themselves should any legal issues ever arise. The other part of this report had to to with roof construction. It stated that roof movement had occurred that was not normal, pointed out inadequacies in the framing, and recommended strengthening the construction. They still offered no engineering judgement, but this problem was at least more clear cut."

Walter E on June 2018

LIC: #23264, #17268, #10024.

"I was very disappointed. Their report was through, detailed and useless. It said the house had experienced normal and natural movement, and recommended putting in very expensive foundation pilings. This is certain to make it more difficult to sell, and they refused to add any mitigating discussion of whether such movement is common or the likely outcomes of actions taken or not taken. They took over 100 photographs of every flaw, problem and imperfection so nobody can ever claim they weren't thorough but they offered no engineering judgement or opinion at all. I got little more from them than I could have gotten for free from a piling salesman. It appeared they were not concerned at all about my needs as a customer, but only about covering themselves should any legal issues ever arise. The other part of this report had to to with roof construction. It stated that roof movement had occurred that was not normal, pointed out inadequacies in the framing, and recommended strengthening the construction. They still offered no engineering judgement, but this problem was at least more clear cut."

Walter E on June 2018


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Matrix Technology Services is an Oklahoma grown company founded and operated by a born and raised Oklahoma Veteran. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction will not be matched. With over 20 years of experience in electronics and low voltage wiring, we bring a unique combination of abilities and qualifications. We are a Bicsi Certified company. Knowledge and education are an integral part of our operation and philosophy. We seek to provide only the most qualified ICT cabling professionals in the industry. Contact us today to see how we can improve your ICT experience.

Matrix Technology Services is an Oklahoma grown company founded and operated by a born and raised Oklahoma Veteran. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction will not be matched. With over 20 years of experience in electronics and low voltage wiring, we bring a unique combination of abilities and qualifications. We are a Bicsi Certified company. Knowledge and education are an integral part of our operation and philosophy. We seek to provide only the most qualified ICT cabling professionals in the industry. Contact us today to see how we can improve your ICT experience.



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Istre Engineering Services is a Veteran Owned Civil/Structural Engineering Firm providing a variety of engineering services to the commercial, residential and Oil and Gas industries. Projects ranging from residential foundations and backyard pavilions to industrial steel equipment platforms and commercial building design, no project is too big or too small. Contact Istre Engineering Services to see how they can help you on your next Civil or Structural engineering project. Established in 2014, Istre Engineering Services supplies civil engineering services in Kaplan LA to a variety of industries, including civil, commercial, residential, structural and oil & gas. Since the first day, our mission statement has followed this golden rule: to provide professional services to our clientele with respect, integrity, passion, attention to detail, and the on-going service we would expect if it was our own project. Contact Istre Engineering Services for all your civil engineering in Lafayette LA. Istre Engineering Services is located at 5712 Percy Road, Kaplan, LA 70548. You can contact IES by phone at 337-522-1015.

Istre Engineering Services is a Veteran Owned Civil/Structural Engineering Firm providing a variety of engineering services to the commercial, residential and Oil and Gas industries. Projects ranging from residential foundations and backyard pavilions to industrial steel equipment platforms and commercial building design, no project is too big or too small. Contact Istre Engineering Services to see how they can help you on your next Civil or Structural engineering project. Established in 2014, Istre Engineering Services supplies civil engineering services in Kaplan LA to a variety of industries, including civil, commercial, residential, structural and oil & gas. Since the first day, our mission statement has followed this golden rule: to provide professional services to our clientele with respect, integrity, passion, attention to detail, and the on-going service we would expect if it was our own project. Contact Istre Engineering Services for all your civil engineering in Lafayette LA. Istre Engineering Services is located at 5712 Percy Road, Kaplan, LA 70548. You can contact IES by phone at 337-522-1015.

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

The primary reason homes have crawl spaces is so the foundation can reach down below the frost line to avoid dangerous soil movement and structural damage when the ground freezes. They’re more popular in colder climates where the ground freezes down to a few feet, and slabs are most popular in warmer areas where there is no frost line. Crawl spaces also provide a space for utility lines to run where they’re at less of a risk of freezing.

It’s possible to drill into an LVL beam, but you should always avoid it. LVL beams are major structural components of your home, and drilling into them can weaken them and lead to cracking over time. If you need to drill into an LVL beam, consult a structural engineer. They’ll know the bit size, depth, and directionality that’s safe to use when drilling.

Yes, floor joists are essential structural components. They support the weight of floors and everything on them, transferring loads to the foundation and walls. Properly installed joists are necessary for maintaining strength, stability, and structural integrity.

The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation—which are built into a monolithic slab—sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.

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