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Q: Can a one-story house have a load-bearing wall?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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: What are the disadvantages of a cathedral ceiling?

• <div><p>Cathedral ceilings make a statement in your home, but at the cost of your attic space. Normal attics are wide open, which allows warm air to move around and exit your home. Because of this, cathedral ceilings make your home less energy efficient and put your ceiling at risk of venting issues if you&rsquo;re not careful. They also reduce your attic storage space, potentially cause an echo, and even make it harder to change a light bulb. </p></div>

Q: Can I build over a stump?

• <div><p>Yes, you can build over a stump if the roots are no longer alive. Living roots will continue to grow and may damage your new construction over time. Similarly, you should also remove rotting stumps because they may continue to attract pests and even cause new structures (especially those made from wood) to decompose as well. </p></div>

Q: How do I know if I need a structural engineer?

• <div><p>You need to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-hire-a-structural-engineer.htm">hire a structural engineer</a> when building or modifying any component with a structural load in your home. Common situations where you would need a structural engineer include home inspections when buying or selling a home, investigating possible issues with your foundation, beams, load-bearing walls, or chimneys, breaking ground on a new home or structure on your property, and renovating an old part of your home that could threaten any structural integrity. Home additions and bump-outs also require an engineer. </p></div>

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Reviewed in February 2024
Great, painting walls and fixed a door. Quality was excellent and would highly recommend this company.
HALO Painting & Remodeling
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Reviewed in October 2023
THis review system only allows one category. The company did a complete repair and refinish of my front door, including painting upon completion, a new storm door placed on the same front door, a removal and replacement of my side storm door as well as replacement of the side trim that had been...
Guillot Construction LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
They arrived at the time they said they would. They had more than sufficient numbers of crewmembers who were very proficient and who took pride in their work. They were very careful to avoid any damage to nearby structures and vehicles. They worked quickly but safely. The cost for the...
Quality Tree Service
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Reviewed in August 2022
I can't say enough how it went, they were fast, efficient, affordable, did a very clean job, were able to remove trees very near to structures. They had the equipment, manpower, and experience. Never thought it would turn out so INCREDIBLE. My thanks to all involved!
Henske Tree Services, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2022
47yr old home renovation where walls were removed, ceiling fictures removed and new switches/outlets/fictures were installed or relocated. Jeff was able to track down lines and either repurpose them or abandon them altogether. He did not cut coners or rig anything, he did everything by the book....
B Real Electrical Service
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Reviewed in July 2021
I had a pile of construction debris and some tree branches the crew cut to make room for the new construction. They took all but the branches and this is why I give them a 4.5. I will hire them again.
Champange's Complete Clean Outs
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Reviewed in April 2021
This Pro was the one that gave him the estimate he was happy with them he was glad he gave me good ratings on this but the fact was that he didn't need no structure built-in or repairs because it was in good conditions
MDH Construction Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2013
We visited the Rhodes store in Ocean Springs to spec out replacement flooring for the majority of our house. We would be replacing the builder-default wall-to-wall carpeting in our living, dining, hallway, and home office areas, and the vinyl in our kitchen, with hardwood flooring, and the...
Rhodes Flooring America
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Reviewed in October 2012
My wife and I wanted to have a pool installed and both agreed that we would not install a pool without a screen enclosure (screen room). Trent Sonier with Aluminum Designs was recommended to us so we contacted him for an estimate. Trent was on-time for our first meeting and very knowledgable...
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Reviewed in June 2012
Nothing much to tell.......... He came, he saw, he inspected, he coordinated and persuaded, he re-engineered the roof, improving it greatly, he taught me how a roof should be done, he supplied exactly the right materials and saved money in the process, he brought out a vigorous and professional...
Strong Roofing Inc
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Cathedral ceilings make a statement in your home, but at the cost of your attic space. Normal attics are wide open, which allows warm air to move around and exit your home. Because of this, cathedral ceilings make your home less energy efficient and put your ceiling at risk of venting issues if you’re not careful. They also reduce your attic storage space, potentially cause an echo, and even make it harder to change a light bulb.

Yes, you can build over a stump if the roots are no longer alive. Living roots will continue to grow and may damage your new construction over time. Similarly, you should also remove rotting stumps because they may continue to attract pests and even cause new structures (especially those made from wood) to decompose as well.

You need to hire a structural engineer when building or modifying any component with a structural load in your home. Common situations where you would need a structural engineer include home inspections when buying or selling a home, investigating possible issues with your foundation, beams, load-bearing walls, or chimneys, breaking ground on a new home or structure on your property, and renovating an old part of your home that could threaten any structural integrity. Home additions and bump-outs also require an engineer.

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