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 dormers load-bearing?

• <div><p>Dormers must be able to bear the load of their own construction and the added window. The style of the dormer, however, will determine where the weight loads onto your home's structure. A gable dormer bears the weight on the side walls whereas a shed dormer bears it on the front walls.</p></div>

Q: Why should I add structural support for my house after I raise it?

• <div><p>If your home's foundation was damaged due to shifting soil, the same problem will reoccur unless you stabilize the structure by adding posts in the bedrock.</p></div>

Q: Is a structural engineer the same as a builder?

• <div><p>No, a structural engineer is not the same as a builder. A structural engineer is an expert in all things related to the structural integrity of a building. The structural engineer is responsible for calculating the correct materials in terms of load-bearing capacity and overall structural safety. Structural engineers do not perform the actual building of the house or other structures. Rather, the builder executes the plans and designs specified by the structural engineer.</p></div>

Q: Are split-level and a split-floor plan the same thing?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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I had them install a LVL STRUCTURAL BEAM in my garage (to support the previous owners DIY â finishingâ of the room above). Even though itâ s in a garage, they made sure the intersection to the dry-walled walls & ceiling looked nice and even installed trim pine on the bottom side to hide...
High Road Construction
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Reviewed in February 2023
Design consultant,Tara, was wonderful. Installers, Freddy and Joaquin were so polite and did a fantastic job. Thank you
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Reviewed in December 2022
In and Out Floors installed 1500 sq. ft. of engineered hardwood floor in my home. Looks amazing!! Great customer service. Overall very happy with the end product and services.
In and Out Floors, LLC
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Trademark Building Solutions is the best general contractor firm we know. They are honest, hardworking, and dependable. We have used them multiple times for various different projects include roofing, hardwood flooring refinishing, paint and drywall, etc. We have found Rich, Derrick and the...
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Reviewed in June 2021
I hired Mark and his team to repair some pretty severe structural problems with my home. I have an older home with an addition. The strut on the addition had begun to sag under its own weight and it wasn't properly founder. MHRAC did a great job repairing the structure and replacing a load...
MHRAC, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2020
We hired Dave to look at our house(2/2019) before removing a load bearing wall, and are extremely happy with the structural integrity of our home after following his advice. He gave us a detailed plan that was easy to follow, and we were able to meet our goals with his knowledge. He was very...
David Arnsdorf, PE
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Reviewed in July 2020
Northstarr tore down my old carport and built a new structure in its place. They did a fabulous job and took extra care to match the siding and shingles to my house and outbuildings. The crew was courteous and hard working and they showed up everyday except for the two days we were waiting for...
Northstarr Builders, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2019
We wanted to expand our lanai in our villa. The existing one was 7 by 15 feet, covered and I wanted to expand it by 8 feet (by 15 feet) and then build an aluminum cage. We obtained 3 estimates, the one from Alpha was slightly higher than the lowest, but I had heard good reviews from a colleague...
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Reviewed in December 2016
The crew was neat, clean and tidy. They did a great job very honest people. very professional. Had roof installed in a very quickly matter. Got me scheduled in a very timely matter. We also went with the rubber roof cost was a little more but its guaranteed for life of the structure and...
Mr. Roof of Southeast Michigan
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Reviewed in April 2016
Outstanding workmanship from the ceiling to the floors. We couldn't be happier with our new bathroom! We would definitely recommend Structure Tec for any of your carpentry needs .
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Dormers must be able to bear the load of their own construction and the added window. The style of the dormer, however, will determine where the weight loads onto your home's structure. A gable dormer bears the weight on the side walls whereas a shed dormer bears it on the front walls.

If your home's foundation was damaged due to shifting soil, the same problem will reoccur unless you stabilize the structure by adding posts in the bedrock.

No, a structural engineer is not the same as a builder. A structural engineer is an expert in all things related to the structural integrity of a building. The structural engineer is responsible for calculating the correct materials in terms of load-bearing capacity and overall structural safety. Structural engineers do not perform the actual building of the house or other structures. Rather, the builder executes the plans and designs specified by the structural engineer.

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.

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)

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