Are foundation walls load-bearing?

• <div><p>Yes. Foundation walls are always load-bearing.</p></div>

Do monolithic slabs have footers?

• <div><p>All foundations have footers, including monolithic slabs. In some cases, the foundation itself acts as the footer, as in the case of a floating slab and a monolithic slab. With a monolithic slab, the footers—which are just the bottom-most portion of the foundation that distributes loads down to stable soil—are a part of the main slab and are constructed with a single pour.</p></div>

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Q: Why are houses built with crawl spaces?

• <div><p>The primary reason homes have crawl spaces is so the foundation can reach down below the frost line to avoid dangerous soil movement and structural damage when the ground freezes. They&rsquo;re more popular in colder climates where the ground freezes down to a few feet, and slabs are most popular in warmer areas where there is no frost line. Crawl spaces also provide a space for utility lines to run where they&rsquo;re at less of a risk of freezing.</p></div>

Q: Are dormers load-bearing?

• <div><p>Dormers must be able to bear the load of their own construction and the added window. The style of the dormer, however, will determine where the weight loads onto your home's structure. A gable dormer bears the weight on the side walls whereas a shed dormer bears it on the front walls.</p></div>

Q: Is a structural engineer’s report worth it?

• <div><p>A structural engineer&rsquo;s report is almost always worth it, as it can help you avoid buying or overpaying for a home with structural issues. The most important thing the report does for you is provide peace of mind that you won&rsquo;t have to pay thousands of dollars for structural repairs right after closing on a property. </p></div>

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Someone hit my garage at a high speed. As an attached garage I was very concerned. As a quality contractor I knew it would be difficult to get it taken care of quickly. Adam came over in 2 days and was able to secure the structure so no further damage would occur. I was then worked into his...
Tornell Contracting, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2018
Very well ! The engine in my Subaru Baja was running rough and Cody (manager) took it for a test drive and felt it was the motor mounts. They raised the engine and re-seated the mounts and the engine proceeded to run very smooth. Working with Cody and his staff, they have been very reliable and...
DAKOTA TIRE SVC
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Reviewed in August 2018
Very well! It was replaced by a rebuilt engine and though it was found to be defective, Jeff worked with us to investigate what was wrong (burned a lot of oil without leaks) and replaced it via warrantee without any hassle. Both Jeff and DAVE have been men of integrity and honesty in their...
Road Runner Auto Tech Center
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Reviewed in July 2015
Wade did a great job for us. His workmanship is fantastic - he took his time prepping the worksite and placing block, ensuring everything was level and looked just right. Anytime he had any concerns about the design plans he took the time to discuss it with us to make sure we understood the...
Ultimate Patios
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Reviewed in April 2015
<ol> <li> <p>This was the first major renovation /upgrade to a 100 year old house in a historical area. There are bound to be a few ?surprises? when opening up a structure like that. No matter what was encountered, Cosgrove devised a cost-effective solution and kept things moving.</p> <br />...
Cosgrove and Sons
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Reviewed in December 2014
They ran into a problem and called me right away to inform me of the options. <br /> Luckily they were able to do it as planned. <br /> I did some research on the net about the fix and found this is a common problem with engine. <br /> Dealers cost to fix this would be quite a bit more money....
CERTIFIED AUTO REPAIR CTR
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Reviewed in June 2014
This was my second experience with Olson-Legatt (they did my house back in 2009)-in both cases the work was clean, neat and done in two days or less (house was a day and a half-garage was less than one day). In both cases, the work was clean, neat and professional. One important note-my wife...
Olson & Legatt Roofing Inc
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Reviewed in February 2014
They are amazing. I have had a lot of stuff done by them. I have had the engine overhauled, gaskets replaced and oil pan changed. They do a really good job. I have been going there for a few years ago. The work was perfect. Their price is competitive. I will continue to use them.
Matt's Automotive Service Center LLC
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Reviewed in January 2014
We've been bringing our daughter to Time 2 Play for drop-in daycare for over 1 year - since she was about 5months old. She attends about 2 or 3 days a week, 6 to 8 hours a day. And we love them! The flexibility and extended business hours are beyond-convenient; we're happy to see the same...
TIME 2 PLAY
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Reviewed in September 2013
Oh boy, here goes. We purchased a used car from them, within 1 month of purchase the check engine light was on and the reader listed a ton of issues, also it was running like total crap. We took it in to have them check it/fix it. Well, 6 months, <strong><em>$7,000</em></strong>, and 6 turns in...
WARD MUSCATELL PRE OWNED SUPER
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The primary reason homes have crawl spaces is so the foundation can reach down below the frost line to avoid dangerous soil movement and structural damage when the ground freezes. They’re more popular in colder climates where the ground freezes down to a few feet, and slabs are most popular in warmer areas where there is no frost line. Crawl spaces also provide a space for utility lines to run where they’re at less of a risk of freezing.

Dormers must be able to bear the load of their own construction and the added window. The style of the dormer, however, will determine where the weight loads onto your home's structure. A gable dormer bears the weight on the side walls whereas a shed dormer bears it on the front walls.

Yes. Foundation walls are always load-bearing.

All foundations have footers, including monolithic slabs. In some cases, the foundation itself acts as the footer, as in the case of a floating slab and a monolithic slab. With a monolithic slab, the footers—which are just the bottom-most portion of the foundation that distributes loads down to stable soil—are a part of the main slab and are constructed with a single pour.

A structural engineer’s report is almost always worth it, as it can help you avoid buying or overpaying for a home with structural issues. The most important thing the report does for you is provide peace of mind that you won’t have to pay thousands of dollars for structural repairs right after closing on a property.

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