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Q: How do various elements influence the cost of assembling a unit?

• <div><p>Costs depend on unit complexity, labor, wall mounting needs, and additional accessories like floating shelves.</p></div>

Q: What exactly does a structural engineer do?

• <div><p>A structural engineer evaluates any structural components, like floors, foundations, walls, and roofs, to ensure they can support the structure. They also consider the soil quality in your area, potentially extreme weather conditions, and proximity to bodies of water and groundwater to ensure your building can withstand any stresses placed on it by the surrounding environment. Structural engineers work on both new and existing buildings.</p></div>

Q: Is precast concrete reinforced?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between an architect and an engineer?

• <div><p>The essential difference between an architect and an engineer is that architects typically focus more on the aesthetic design of buildings, although not without consideration for the structural integrity of the building. Engineers focus more on the structural, technical, and practical aspects of whether and how an architectural design can be built as drawn. You may need to hire both types of professionals if you&rsquo;re designing and building a new home.</p></div>

Q: How do professionals incorporate framing into existing structures?

• <div><p>By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.</p></div>

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Last update on November 03, 2022

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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 June 2022
I had a great experience with this company!! Not only is he friendly and flexible, but he also accommodates your needs/preferences. He installed laminate flooring in 2 of my upstairs bedrooms. The flooring looks great, he installed the trim too. I highly recommend this company and the prices are...
M C Painting
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Reviewed in October 2021
Flexible with my schedule. Was hired for additional repairs including kitchen and bathroom remodelings, sidewalk repair, as well as a roof tear off and replacement. Absolute best part is that besides looking 10x's better than before, it didn't break the bank!!!
Chad 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 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 September 2016
My semi-flat roof was a disaster. It was structurally compromised and leaking. Mr. Livingston rebuilt the structure, re-decked the roof and installed torch down roofing in a very professional manner for a very reasonable price. I would recommend him to anyone.
Quality Construction
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Reviewed in June 2016
<p>Right from the beginning things were not done in a timely manner. New basement section was left open for at least a month to all the wind and leaves and rain in the fall. Nothing was ever covered with a tarp. Therefore brand new cement floor was stained and nasty before it was ever...
Gary Van Meter Builder
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Reviewed in June 2015
I called Roofs and More after reading reviews on Angie's List. When Jake came out, he did a very thorough inspection. He pointed out many issues I had. Most of these I was aware of. My house was built in the late 1800's, with additions. Some of the previous workmanship done left much to be...
ROOFS & MORE
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Reviewed in April 2014
<p>Owner was friendly enough before and during the service, but standards for quality were not established nor applied. The finished concrete surface was uneven, and because there was no stone bed laid, no structural joints put in, and no rebar reinforcement over a lengthy patio area, it cracked...
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Costs depend on unit complexity, labor, wall mounting needs, and additional accessories like floating shelves.

A structural engineer evaluates any structural components, like floors, foundations, walls, and roofs, to ensure they can support the structure. They also consider the soil quality in your area, potentially extreme weather conditions, and proximity to bodies of water and groundwater to ensure your building can withstand any stresses placed on it by the surrounding environment. Structural engineers work on both new and existing buildings.

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.

The essential difference between an architect and an engineer is that architects typically focus more on the aesthetic design of buildings, although not without consideration for the structural integrity of the building. Engineers focus more on the structural, technical, and practical aspects of whether and how an architectural design can be built as drawn. You may need to hire both types of professionals if you’re designing and building a new home.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

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