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Q: How can you tell if a crack is structural?

• <div><p>Foundation cracks that are 1/8 inch wide or less, aren&rsquo;t uneven across the gap, and don&rsquo;t continue widening over time are usually just normal settling cracks and don&rsquo;t suggest structural issues. Horizontal cracks and stair-step cracks on foundation walls, any cracks that continue widening, are wider than 1/8 inch, or where one side juts out beyond the other, are often indicative of structural damage.</p></div>

Q: What building materials are used in Neoclassical architecture?

• <div><p>Stone, marble, and brick are common building materials of Neoclassical architecture, though you will also find wood flooring and a range of natural stone tiles. Since several home styles fall under Neoclassical architects' umbrella, a range of building materials&mdash;including traditional wood framing&mdash;will make an appearance.</p></div>

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: 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: Why are houses built with crawl spaces?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;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&rsquo;re at less of a risk of freezing.</p></div>

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Last update on February 24, 2023

Reviewed in February 2023
Mike and his team we amazing to work with!! Responsive, on time, communicated through every step of the project!!! We did a complete tear off and replaced the roof, fascia, soffets and gutters!!! Highly recommend!!
Green Built Roofing, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
Alpha Wolf Construction was very professional and polite. They had excellent customer service and were willing to work with me on the price. I was very appreciative of that and the timely manner they got done with the project. I definitely recommend this company to other consumers.
Alpha-Wolf Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2022
I had a wonderful experience with this company. The owner was very professional and did everything he said he would. I would recommend this company to anyone looking for masonry and more.
SG Masonry & More LLC
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Reviewed in April 2021
JVF Construction just finished a remodel of our main bathroom, and they did a beautiful job! The room is very small and doubles as our master bath as well as the bathroom people use when we have friends and family over, so we wanted it finally to be both practical and beautiful, and as a result...
JVF Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2017
Very helpful and pointed out a structural problem that needs to be addressed first , gave alot of good info. and ideas if how to proceed , very professional ...
Kodiak Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2017
The job went great. The estimate was lower than any other I had done. The work crew removed and replace the entire roof in just 2 days. They also replaced some structure boards that were rotting and removed extra roof vents that were no longer needed with the new ridge vent. They rerouted the...
MODERN ROOFING INC
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Reviewed in January 2015
We had a 3 season porch that collapsed last February due to all the snow and rain. It's replacement was covered by our homeowner's insurance. We contracted Montell Construction to rebuild the structure - this was in April 2014. Immediately after we presented the bid to our insurance company,...
Montell Construction
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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...
R VALUE CONCRETE STRUCTURES
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Reviewed in November 2013
We had 3 companies bid , <br /> Co. one spent less than 2 minutes looking at the damage (inside only) and gave a price. <br /> Co. number 2 also only looked at the inside damage , and quoted the job with a number of exceptions . <br /> Dave Wygmans from New Leaf . Dave inspected the inside...
New Leaf Construction LLC
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Reviewed in August 2013
I took pictures every time (approx. every 3-4 days) since I lived far away. I noticed some building structures and had them corrected before they continued ,that's when I became a bother to them, I'm pretty sure. It took forever for there right hand man to fix the cabinets misaligned, plumbing...
HOLWERDA BUILDERS
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Foundation cracks that are 1/8 inch wide or less, aren’t uneven across the gap, and don’t continue widening over time are usually just normal settling cracks and don’t suggest structural issues. Horizontal cracks and stair-step cracks on foundation walls, any cracks that continue widening, are wider than 1/8 inch, or where one side juts out beyond the other, are often indicative of structural damage.

Stone, marble, and brick are common building materials of Neoclassical architecture, though you will also find wood flooring and a range of natural stone tiles. Since several home styles fall under Neoclassical architects' umbrella, a range of building materials—including traditional wood framing—will make an appearance.

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.

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.

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.

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