Can you put a doorway in a structural wall?

• <div><p>Yes, you can put a doorway in a structural wall; in fact, most exterior doors are set into structural walls. The project is a little more challenging than installing a door in a non-load-bearing wall because you need a structural engineer to assess the wall and make sure it’s safe to create a wall opening. Your engineer’s report will include instructions for your contractor on how and where to install additional supports, like steel headers above the door, to distribute the weight above to the wall on either side of the door.</p></div>

Is it worth getting a structural engineer?

• <div><p>If you’re building new construction or adding onto your existing home, hiring a structural engineer is not only worth it but it’s probably required by your local building department. Structural engineers will ensure you aren’t making your home unsafe in the building process, which is crucial from a safety perspective but also a legal one. It’s also worth hiring a structural engineer if you’re making changes to structural components, like removing a load-bearing wall.</p></div>

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: Do squeaky floors mean structural damage?

• <div><p>Squeaky floors don&rsquo;t always mean structural damage. Usually, it&rsquo;s caused by friction somewhere inside your floor&mdash;whether it&rsquo;s a loose floorboard or a gap between the subfloor and joists. If there is structural damage, you&rsquo;ll notice other signs like soft or sagging floors, cracks that go from the wall to the ceiling, and horizontal cracks on your foundation.</p></div>

Q: What does a structural report include?

• <div><p>A structural inspection report will include a detailed description of the structural engineer&rsquo;s findings, applicable photographs, and recommendations to correct the issue. The contents of the report may depend on the scope of the inspection but might also include a time and cost estimate for recommended work to correct any structural problems found during the inspection. </p></div>

Q: Is it worth getting a structural engineer?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re building new construction or adding onto your existing home, hiring a structural engineer is not only worth it but it&rsquo;s probably required by your local building department. Structural engineers will ensure you aren&rsquo;t making your home unsafe in the building process, which is crucial from a safety perspective but also a legal one. It&rsquo;s also worth hiring a structural engineer if you&rsquo;re making changes to structural components, like removing a load-bearing wall.</p></div>

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Bob was wonderful to work with and accepted changes To the scope of work even after he started. His pricing was fair and he has superior workmanship. He added a barn addition and replaced three barn roofs and reinforced the structure to ensure they could handle the roof.
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Perfect.......no problems at all. Kale Engineering were very professional, quick response to emails and phone calls. They were precise in explaining the job in detail. Very good about notification of when the job will be completed. Highly recommend. A++++++
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He came and leveled 4 or 5 of our sidewalk pieces. It was done professionally and in very short amount of time. My husband, an engineer, was very impressed by Clayton personally and also how the actual work was performed. It was a very positive experience.
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Bill explained in detail any deficiencies in the house and what needed to be examined by an engineer or professional in that field. I was better able to determine what would need to be fixed immediately and what could wait. It helped me budget how much I could offer for the house and what I need...
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Although we had some initial issues obtaining the composite materials, AKR kept us informed and made sure that all materials used were of the finest quality. They sent plenty of help each day, and they did an excellent job on the structure and aesthetics of our project. No problems passing...
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