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Q: How does an engineer assess a building’s structural integrity?

• <div><p>Through detailed analysis of load paths, materials, and existing damages.</p></div>

Q: What does a structural engineer's report include?

• <div><p>A structural engineer's report provides a professional assessment of a property's structural condition. It typically includes an evaluation of the foundation, key structural elements like roof trusses, floor joists, studs, beams, and rafters. The report will also contain a detailed description of the engineer's findings, often supported by photographs, and provide recommendations to correct any identified issues. Depending on the scope of the inspection, it might also include an assessment of property drainage, potential issues from environmental conditions like extreme weather or tree placement, and an estimated time and cost for any recommended repairs.</p></div>

Q: How can I tell if a home I purchased in an earthquake zone is bolted to the foundation?

• <div><p>Generally, you can tell if a home is bolted to the foundation by checking the foundation for plates. If you see that your foundational plates connect to wood or bolts protruding from them, this means that you have a bolted foundation. However, it's always wise to bring a home inspector in to confirm if your foundation is secure.</p></div>

Q: Is a structural engineer’s report worth it?

• <div><p>A structural engineer&rsquo;s report is almost always worth it, as it can help you avoid buying or overpaying for a home with structural issues. The most important thing the report does for you is provide peace of mind that you won&rsquo;t have to pay thousands of dollars for structural repairs right after closing on a property. </p></div>

Q: Are horizontal cracks structural?

• <div><p>Many horizontal cracks in home foundations result from water and soil pressure from outside of the building or from a footing that is shifting. Under those circumstances, horizontal cracks are a structural problem that requires repair before they become worse and more difficult to fix. However, in very specific cases, thin horizontal cracks may simply be a cosmetic blemish due to concrete shrinkage. </p></div>

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Last update on December 21, 2023

Reviewed in December 2023
Overall JV did an excellent job installing our dining room floor (an engineered hardwood floor). The workers were highly skilled and patient with me as I needed to replace a threshhold as I had purchased the wrong one. Our only complaint would be some communication difficulties on the day of...
JV's Flooring
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Reviewed in November 2022
Rick and Dave did a great job on my 10Ã¢Â Â -10Ã¢Â Â door on my steel building. Installation was excellent and done to perfection. I would highly recommend them and will use them again for a couple more projects. Great job !!!
Accurate Garage Door Company, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2022
We had a very good experience with J&B. They performed several services for us in preparation for selling our home, including power washing our roof, painting the exterior of our home, and painting a backyard porch and patio structure. Jorge and Brenda were extremely professional, with good...
J & B Pressure Washing Services
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Reviewed in April 2021
We had a flat porch roof with water accumulating in one corner and damaging porch structure underneath. We were given a proposal that mentioned rebuilding the roof structure to prevent future pooling. The old rubberized roof was pulled off and a new one put in place but we were disappointed at...
Stronghouse
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Reviewed in April 2021
I would strongly recommend Armored Roofing. All crew members are very skilled and I received an excellent finish product. Kiel was very supportive with getting the project started and checked in often, Kabe did an excellent job of supervising the project and made sure the crew had everything...
Armored Roofing & Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2021
Overall the work went very well with good communication and clear expectations from the quoting process to the installation. Everyone was professional and it was clear they cared about their job. The electrical work done was very good and even the building inspector commented on how well it was...
Service Professor Inc
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Reviewed in February 2021
Warren Builders gutted the home down to the studs and beautifully rebuilt it to code. Will be hiring for future projects!
Warren Builders, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2018
Due to a growing family we needed room. My wife and I decided to expand in our existing home rather than move out of the area we love. We added a family room, two bedrooms with egress windows and a full bathroom to out basement. Having worked in the electrical contracting industry for over 20...
Larrabee Construction
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Reviewed in June 2015
Their application could be a good fit for my issue but they never followed up like I requested to provide additional engineering input and to answer my questions. The rep. that visited my house did not leave me with a written quote either. He was unable to address some of my technical...
Groundworks
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Reviewed in July 2014
Mark did a huge amount of research to find the most cost effective way to give us a pergola over a deck that is an entire story above the ground (over a walk-out). We didn't want wood that had to be painted and couldn't use vinyl over a deck...no good way to secure it and have it be a permanent...
PULVER CONSTRUCTION INC
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"Great. From the project manager - Bryan Foster - to the crew chief - Shane - I don't think I could have been in better hands. Professional, knowledgeable, polite, hard working, on time, no surprises, and they left the place cleaner than it was before they came!! I highly recommend this company and the individuals I mentioned."

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Through detailed analysis of load paths, materials, and existing damages.

A structural engineer's report provides a professional assessment of a property's structural condition. It typically includes an evaluation of the foundation, key structural elements like roof trusses, floor joists, studs, beams, and rafters. The report will also contain a detailed description of the engineer's findings, often supported by photographs, and provide recommendations to correct any identified issues. Depending on the scope of the inspection, it might also include an assessment of property drainage, potential issues from environmental conditions like extreme weather or tree placement, and an estimated time and cost for any recommended repairs.

Generally, you can tell if a home is bolted to the foundation by checking the foundation for plates. If you see that your foundational plates connect to wood or bolts protruding from them, this means that you have a bolted foundation. However, it's always wise to bring a home inspector in to confirm if your foundation is secure.

A structural engineer’s report is almost always worth it, as it can help you avoid buying or overpaying for a home with structural issues. The most important thing the report does for you is provide peace of mind that you won’t have to pay thousands of dollars for structural repairs right after closing on a property.

Many horizontal cracks in home foundations result from water and soil pressure from outside of the building or from a footing that is shifting. Under those circumstances, horizontal cracks are a structural problem that requires repair before they become worse and more difficult to fix. However, in very specific cases, thin horizontal cracks may simply be a cosmetic blemish due to concrete shrinkage.

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