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Taddonio Engineering, LLC

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Taddonio Engineering, LLC

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Taddonio Engineering, LLC is a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced, while still paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction. Give us a call today to get your project started!

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Taddonio Engineering, LLC is a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced, while still paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction. Give us a call today to get your project started!

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Meyer and Sons Inc

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Meyer and Sons Inc

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53 years of experience

At Meyer and Sons, Inc we offer Design Services for both New homes, additions, remodels, and Septic Designs. We are a full service Building contractor able to manage your construction project from start to finish. We offer Property Management Services for properties on Cape Cod. Meyer and Sons, Inc has been offering these services for more than 44 years

At Meyer and Sons, Inc we offer Design Services for both New homes, additions, remodels, and Septic Designs. We are a full service Building contractor able to manage your construction project from start to finish. We offer Property Management Services for properties on Cape Cod. Meyer and Sons, Inc has been offering these services for more than 44 years




Joseph D. Nardone Custom Carpentry

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Joseph D. Nardone Custom Carpentry

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27 years of experience

Joseph D. Nardone Custom Carpentry is a building/remodeling company with over 15 years experience, based in Cape Cod, MA. Outstanding craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail is what seperates us from the rest and makes us the best.

Joseph D. Nardone Custom Carpentry is a building/remodeling company with over 15 years experience, based in Cape Cod, MA. Outstanding craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail is what seperates us from the rest and makes us the best.


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Southeastern Development Co., LLC

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Southeastern Development Co., LLC

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• New Home Construction Only • Award Winning Home Designs • 20+ Years of Construction & Real Estate Experience • "A+" BBB Rating • Ultra Energy-Efficient Home Designs • We are the leading "Systems-Built" Custom Home Builder in Southeastern Massachusetts! • We utilize State of the Art CAD Design; Incorporating Modular, Panelized, SIP, & Traditional Stick-Built approaches for our clients • Owner, Dana Nilson, is a Certified Green Professional (CGP) with the NAHB • Energy Star Partner • New Construction Only

• New Home Construction Only • Award Winning Home Designs • 20+ Years of Construction & Real Estate Experience • "A+" BBB Rating • Ultra Energy-Efficient Home Designs • We are the leading "Systems-Built" Custom Home Builder in Southeastern Massachusetts! • We utilize State of the Art CAD Design; Incorporating Modular, Panelized, SIP, & Traditional Stick-Built approaches for our clients • Owner, Dana Nilson, is a Certified Green Professional (CGP) with the NAHB • Energy Star Partner • New Construction Only


Serving homeowners, builders, architects, attorneys, realtors and developers in Eastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, Nantucket, and beyond.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

All foundations have footers, including monolithic slabs. In some cases, the foundation itself acts as the footer, as in the case of a floating slab and a monolithic slab. With a monolithic slab, the footers—which are just the bottom-most portion of the foundation that distributes loads down to stable soil—are a part of the main slab and are constructed with a single pour.

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.

A split-level home is one that has several staggered floors connected by short staircases, while a split floor plan separates the primary bedroom from the rest of the bedrooms. Split floor plans are most often found in single-story homes, while split-level homes are always at least two stories.

If you’re building new construction or adding onto your existing home, hiring a structural engineer is not only worth it but it’s probably required by your local building department. Structural engineers will ensure you aren’t making your home unsafe in the building process, which is crucial from a safety perspective but also a legal one. It’s also worth hiring a structural engineer if you’re making changes to structural components, like removing a load-bearing wall.

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.

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