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Q: How thick are LVL beams?

• <div><p>The standard thickness for an LVL beam is between <b>1.75 inches and 7 inches</b>. However, you can order LVL beams in non-standard sizes as well. When you work with a contractor, they can source beams that are the appropriate size for your project for you after assessing your blueprints.</p></div>

Q: Can hiring a pro prevent future structural issues?

• <div><p>Their expertise in identifying potential problems early and implementing durable solutions safeguards your home&rsquo;s integrity.</p></div>

Q: Is a pier and beam the same as a crawl space?

• <div><p>Although the two terms are closely related and often used interchangeably, pier and beam foundations and crawl spaces are different things. A pier and beam foundation is made up of concrete piers and wooden beams and creates a space under the home known as a crawl space. There are several types of foundations that create crawl spaces, often collectively known as &ldquo;crawl space foundations,&rdquo; but the crawl space itself is separate from the foundation. </p></div>

Q: How deep does a monolithic slab need to be?

• <div><p>The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation&mdash;which are built into a monolithic slab&mdash;sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.</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>

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Last update on January 24, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
Excellent work constructing stair railing for front porch. Very pleased with response time.
Browns handyman services
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Reviewed in July 2024
Wonderful owner and team. Had to replace almost all structural wood including main beam. They were always respectful as well as took the time to explain things. Would highly recommend.
SPS Investments
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Reviewed in November 2023
Squared Structures exceeded our expectations. The entire experience was nothing short of exceptional. From the initial consultation to the final completion, every aspect of our project was handled with care and professionalism. Squared Structures provided expert design and planning, superior...
Squared Structures LLC
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Reviewed in July 2021
Overall experience was great resulting in four beautifully finished projects (new laminate style gray wood flooring for our son's bedroom, new floor to ceiling shelving in our daughter's closet, four separate portable bookshelves which we have used in nearly every room of our house for...
Home & Patio Conversions
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Reviewed in February 2020
I asked for a list of contractors to check my foundation to see if I had issues that needed repair, drainage or other needs. 1st vendor quoted 43k and needed to act fast. Tim Harrell with Acculift had the same instruments but also used a simple level. Tim showed while the house had dropped in...
Accu Lift Foundation Repair
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Reviewed in January 2018
Halfacre Engineering is a wonderful company. They had been recommended by my realtor. Mr. Halfacre did a really thorough and very professional job - I feel I know more about my new home than the one I have owned the last 15 years! Both the Halfacre's were professional and responsive. I could not...
Halfacre Engineering
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Reviewed in August 2015
<p>Initially they couldn't raise it because the brick veneer started bowing out. The brick veneer needed to be removed and put back on after foundation repairs are made. I asked who is responsible for that, Mel told me I had to remove it. I hired a brick mason to do that and Structural would...
Structural Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in June 2014
My husband (who has an extensive background in construction and drainage) determined immediately that they had not followed the original agreement to include drainage in the structure. They first told us that this was not part of the agreement. After hours of debate with the home office - and...
Absolute Foundation Solutions, Inc
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Reviewed in July 2013
Fantastic Company! Too bad I can't give a higher rating than A. Our experience with Mississippi Foundation Repair was wonderful. I only wish I had known how simple what appeared to be a overwhelming task could be. Michael Bankston and his entire crew were incredible. The prices were very...
Mississippi Foundation Repair Specialists Co
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Reviewed in December 2012
They came out within 24 hours of my call and gave me a written quote for the gutters and a written plan of where the spouts would be and why. The crew showed up at the scheduled time and completed the project within the afternoon. The crew did a good job of cleaning up and I didnt have to be...
Gutter Masters, LLC
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Hall Engineering, LLC

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Serving Pearl, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"Felt the evaluation and inspection was handled efficiently and will take action to correct items identified."

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Hall Engineering, LLC

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Serving Pearl, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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"Marques is accessible and always available to answer any questions you may have about a project."

Response time1 day

Response rate91%

Recommended by88%of homeowners

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Cornerstone Engineering

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Serving Pearl, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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"They were very easy to work with and very accommodating my schedule."

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The standard thickness for an LVL beam is between 1.75 inches and 7 inches. However, you can order LVL beams in non-standard sizes as well. When you work with a contractor, they can source beams that are the appropriate size for your project for you after assessing your blueprints.

Their expertise in identifying potential problems early and implementing durable solutions safeguards your home’s integrity.

Although the two terms are closely related and often used interchangeably, pier and beam foundations and crawl spaces are different things. A pier and beam foundation is made up of concrete piers and wooden beams and creates a space under the home known as a crawl space. There are several types of foundations that create crawl spaces, often collectively known as “crawl space foundations,” but the crawl space itself is separate from the foundation.

The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation—which are built into a monolithic slab—sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.

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.

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