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Part Time PE, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Shorewood, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quality work

"I highly recommend Part Time PE. Adam was able to provide us with a structural engineering report under a tight timeline. Not only did he answer our questions onsite but he was also quick and responsive with follow ups by phone and email. Professional and friendly service - we would be happy to use Part Time PE in the future."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Michael Kloti, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Shorewood, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I am a general contractor who has worked with Michael Kloti Inc. on several projects since 2008. My clients and myself always enjoy Mikes knowledge and creativity. His designs can be small, simple and functional to grand, elaborate and visually stunning. I look no further when in need of design help. I strongly recommend Michael Kloti Inc."
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+3

Response time2 days
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.5(
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Serving Shorewood, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were excellent. They quickly made a draft that only needed 3 minor adjustments. The final product was exactly what I needed. They referred me to a structural engineer for review. The whole process took half of the time that they initially estimated. I would definitely use them again."
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Charcoal
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Mainly Details Architectural Design, PLLC
5.0(
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Serving Shorewood, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"My experience with them was outstanding, the details were excellent, they turned around the project in a short amount of time, I have nothing but a graceful experience, one of the best experience I ever had."
Response time2 days
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Adapt Atelier LLC
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Serving Shorewood, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"Benoit was had great ideas for our house and created a wonderful architectural plan that reflected our needs perfectly."
New Living room
interior elevevations
New floor plans
Details
Full kitchen remodel

+2

Response time8 hrs
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Criteria Architects, Inc.
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Serving Shorewood, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1974

Customers say: Quick response

"His work is exceptional, we were so happy with him we had a 2nd house designed by him. He is a great listener, and understands the design process, we have been very happy with his work."
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New Build

+4

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Architectural Design Group
5.0(
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Serving Shorewood, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Architectural Design Group strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

Custom wood countertops with zero-VOC sealant
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Response time6 hrs
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R2 Studios Architecture, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Shorewood, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Anna has very clear vision on what has to be done. If you ask for recommendations she is all open to share her thoughts."
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Response rate96%
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

It's safe to assume that all exterior walls are load-bearing, or at least have load-bearing characteristics. Some older homes feature porches or bump-outs that don't rest on the home's foundation. However, they still must carry the weight of the roof section they support. Walls containing floor-to-ceiling glass or other non-structural elements must use post and beam configurations to meet load-bearing criteria.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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