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26 years of experience

AK UTILITIES is a privately owned underground locating service. Texas One Call does not recognize private utilities such as independently owned gas, power or communication lines just to name a few. Also utilities that are non members of Texas One Call are not notified when excavation is taking place. Let our experienced and safety trained technicians check your work area to ensure no damages occur and to give you optimum placement for your work. We are a Gold Star Member of the Better Business Bureau, experienced and insured. In addition we are safety trained and certified and TWIC card certified. When you are installing landscaping, planting a tree, building an addition or building a building let us assist you in preventing damage to your property as well as your neighbors. We accept all credit cards and checks. Call us to schedule an appointment.

AK UTILITIES is a privately owned underground locating service. Texas One Call does not recognize private utilities such as independently owned gas, power or communication lines just to name a few. Also utilities that are non members of Texas One Call are not notified when excavation is taking place. Let our experienced and safety trained technicians check your work area to ensure no damages occur and to give you optimum placement for your work. We are a Gold Star Member of the Better Business Bureau, experienced and insured. In addition we are safety trained and certified and TWIC card certified. When you are installing landscaping, planting a tree, building an addition or building a building let us assist you in preventing damage to your property as well as your neighbors. We accept all credit cards and checks. Call us to schedule an appointment.

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Matrix Technology Services

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13 years of experience

Matrix Technology Services is an Oklahoma grown company founded and operated by a born and raised Oklahoma Veteran. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction will not be matched. With over 20 years of experience in electronics and low voltage wiring, we bring a unique combination of abilities and qualifications. We are a Bicsi Certified company. Knowledge and education are an integral part of our operation and philosophy. We seek to provide only the most qualified ICT cabling professionals in the industry. Contact us today to see how we can improve your ICT experience.

Matrix Technology Services is an Oklahoma grown company founded and operated by a born and raised Oklahoma Veteran. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction will not be matched. With over 20 years of experience in electronics and low voltage wiring, we bring a unique combination of abilities and qualifications. We are a Bicsi Certified company. Knowledge and education are an integral part of our operation and philosophy. We seek to provide only the most qualified ICT cabling professionals in the industry. Contact us today to see how we can improve your ICT experience.

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H H FURR ARCHITECTURE & DEVELOPMENT PLLC

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25 years of experience

H. H. Furr Architecture & Development, PLLC, is a strategically sized small firm which focuses on design and detail. Established in 2001, Specializing in one of a kind projects which include a diverse array of work; Custom Residential, Mixed Use, Hospitality, Retail, Restaurant, Medical, Municipal an other commercial. Our projects can be found throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We approach each project with an open mind and the goal of helping each client realize their dreams. In fact we have built a reputation on our ability to listen to our clients and reflect their needs & desires with quality architectural solutions.

H. H. Furr Architecture & Development, PLLC, is a strategically sized small firm which focuses on design and detail. Established in 2001, Specializing in one of a kind projects which include a diverse array of work; Custom Residential, Mixed Use, Hospitality, Retail, Restaurant, Medical, Municipal an other commercial. Our projects can be found throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We approach each project with an open mind and the goal of helping each client realize their dreams. In fact we have built a reputation on our ability to listen to our clients and reflect their needs & desires with quality architectural solutions.

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

Because of their composite structure, cutting or drilling LVL beams can compromise their integrity. We strongly advise contacting a general contractor or structural engineer before making any alterations to LVL beams. Professionals can also answer questions about choosing between a pier and beam versus slab foundation when designing your project.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

First, most contractors will have a structural engineer create a report and plan for your project to ensure it’s safe to cut into the load-bearing wall. The contractor will then excavate around the wall, if necessary, measure the opening—allowing for additional space to fit and level the door, and then cut the doorway out. They will likely install a steel lintel as a header over the door for support. Once the doorway is cut out, they’ll demolish the concrete using sledge hammers and masonry chisels, clean up the surrounding concrete, and seal around the door with masonry mortar. 

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