Why should I pick steel for my new support beam?

• <div><p>You should pick steel for your new support beam for a few reasons. While steel is more expensive than other materials, such as laminated veneer lumber or glulam, it offers the following benefits:</p><ul><li><p>Fire-resistant</p></li><li><p>Unaffected by pests</p></li><li><p>Longer-lasting</p></li><li><p>Stronger against water damage (when galvanized against rust)</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: What are the signs of structural damage?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/signs-of-structural-damage.htm">Signs of structural damage</a> include foundation cracks, roof leaks, bouncy floors, crumbling concrete, and cracked or leaning chimneys. Structural damage can make itself apparent in various ways, and sometimes, there may not be obvious signs. Inspect your foundation and roof annually to stay ahead of potentially serious structural problems. </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>

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: What factors affect building costs?

• <div><p>The costs depend on the type of wood, labor, roofing material, permits, and whether additional storage or enclosed walls are included.</p></div>

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Last update on January 07, 2026

Reviewed in January 2026
Newtonian’s Renovation LLC did an outstanding job repairing the damaged sill plate and joists in my crawlspace. From start to finish they were professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. They took the time to explain the issues they found, what needed to be done, and made sure the repair...
NEWTONIAN'S RENOVATION LLC
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Reviewed in March 2025
I recently hired Branden from ProBuild to repair a damaged roof truss in my home, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the quality of work and professionalism demonstrated throughout the project. From the initial assessment, Branden showed extensive knowledge about structural repairs and took...
Pro Build + Design L.L.C.
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Reviewed in February 2022
We are so grateful that we hired Todd Vick from Inspections plus of the Carolinas. He discovered lots of structural problems with the house that we were under contract from. The repairs would have cost us thousands of dollars therefore, we terminated the contract. We recommend him highly.
Inspections Plus of the Carolinas Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2020
Superior Structures did a great job repairing my roof. They came the same day I called, and immediately went to work. He was professional, courteous and explained the job as he went along. Simply said an exceptional young man who did excellent work for a reasonable price.
Superior Structures
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Reviewed in February 2020
I am so impressed with this company after doing a fantastic job on my wood fence I hired them to do another job. I will keep using this company. They are Honest and got my wood fence up in two days just as promised. It is structurally strong and they pay attention to detail. I highly recommend...
JR's Grading & Landscaping, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2018
I am so glad I hired this company! They were able to come to my house on short notice (the original company I hired flaked on me!), gave me a good price, and finished over 550 square feet of glue-down engineered wood in one day. The guys were hard working, did an exceptional job, and left my...
Best Flooring Tampa Bay, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2017
I wish I had done this sooner. I expected the worst since I had a big, challenging tree that was close to structures. These guys are professionals and it was awesome to witness the owner instructing new hires very patiently and with great care. That says a lot. If they treat their employees...
A+Tree and Stump Removal
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Reviewed in August 2015
They do not install poured concrete retaining walls but recommended me to a company they subcontract with, Peak Structural who gave me the Structural Engineering report and further recommended Kodiak Concrete. I was impressed with all 3 companies Customer Service as they were responsive, honest...
Restoration 1 of Colorado Springs
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Reviewed in January 2015
I initially was shocked by the great price quoted by Robert. He was very flexible with my schedule as I had a drainage system going in before the retaining wall. Robert was extremely professional and knowledgable and gave me some great insight. The work was done quickly, but with great...
Royal Landscaping Services
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Reviewed in February 2012
I had done some desultory searching for a company to fix my foundation. The traditional method is to dig out the soil house, jack the house up and then fill in with concrete. Rough estimates for this type of work were in the thirty to forty thousand dollar range. This company uses a new...
Atlantic Foundation & Repair
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PJM Structural

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"I had an urgent request to get a permit across the line and Pedro was on his A-game and helped me within hours. Very professional, well documented, etc. Other structural engineers I hired only gave me headaches. I'd use Pedro again any day. Thank you very much, and glad to be in business with you!"

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I am a licensed Professional Engineer providing structural engineering services for residential and small commercial projects. I work with homeowners, contractors, and design professionals to help move projects through the permit process by providing structural calculations, drawings, evaluations, and engineering letters as needed.\n\nIn-person structural inspections are available in Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia. Remote structural consulting is available in Delaware and North Carolina.\n\nTypical projects include load-bearing wall removal, beam and header sizing, additions, decks, foundation concerns, and framing evaluations. My goal is to provide practical, code-compliant structural solutions that are clear, efficient, and tailored to the project.

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M.A. Colvin Engineering & Consulting, Inc.

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"I needed an engineer to evaluate a mortar crack in the side of my brick house in order to refinance our home. We were on a time crunch in which I called the engineer that morning and needed his evaluation faxed to the loan processor by 5:00 pm that evening. Mr. Colvin was able to accomodate us and fax his report (favorable) in the time frame needed."

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Coastal River Technologies

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Seven Lakes Engineering Services, Inc.

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In business since 1998

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Seven Lakes Engineering Services, Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business.We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Vanco Crawlspace & Restoration, LLC

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Serving Hope Mills, NC and surrounding areas

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The Versatile Crawlspace Contractors You Can Trust!!\nVanco Crawlspace & Restoration, LLC is a crawlspace company with years of experience waterproofing homes and businesses in Kittrell, NC. We create personalized crawlspace solutions following thorough inspections of your property, and we strive to provide top-level customer service on every project. We are the crawlspace waterproofing company to call when you need to solve crawlspace humidity problems permanently. Some of our services include:\n\nCrawlspace foundation repair\nCrawlspace insulation\nCrawlspace encapsulation\nCrawlspace vents installation\nDehumidifier installation\nVapor barrier installation\nPlease contact us for your FREE ESTIMATE for your crawl space needs and let our team show you why we are the 1st choice for your crawlspace projects!\n

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

You should pick steel for your new support beam for a few reasons. While steel is more expensive than other materials, such as laminated veneer lumber or glulam, it offers the following benefits:

Fire-resistant
Unaffected by pests
Longer-lasting
Stronger against water damage (when galvanized against rust)

Signs of structural damage include foundation cracks, roof leaks, bouncy floors, crumbling concrete, and cracked or leaning chimneys. Structural damage can make itself apparent in various ways, and sometimes, there may not be obvious signs. Inspect your foundation and roof annually to stay ahead of potentially serious structural problems.

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.

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.

The costs depend on the type of wood, labor, roofing material, permits, and whether additional storage or enclosed walls are included.

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