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: 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: Are walls on the top floor load-bearing?

• <div><p>Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor&rsquo;s foundation.</p></div>

Q: What is the 10 10 rule in construction?

• <div><p>The 10 10 rule describes the formula most contractors use to determine how much to charge for a job. Allowing for 10% overhead above the total projected cost to do the work and 10% profit sets a contractor up for success, even if there are delays or other problems on the project. This formula isn&rsquo;t a hard-and-fast rule, but it is a ballpark figure to begin with when estimating your expenses on a job.</p></div>

Q: What are the key elements of quality framing work?

• <div><p>Accurate measurements, sturdy materials, and seamless integration with other structures.</p></div>

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We hired Nine to Five Construction to repair our aging front porch, and they did an outstanding job. The structure had serious rot and was unsafe, but they replaced the support beams, rebuilt the stairs, and installed new composite decking and railings. They were professional, fast, and the...
Nine to Five Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
We ran into some framing related issues during our DIY kitchen remodel, our house was built in 1900 and remodeled in the 40â s & 80â s. These issues were above our skill level, thatâ s when we found MKG on Facebook. Matt came out to look at our situation promptly and was transparent...
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Reviewed in June 2023
I hired granite State demolition to remove a garage structure I had on my property, they were on time fast efficient and very clean I highly recommend granite State demolition for any type of demolition needed. I plan on using them again when I do the interior of my kitchen over
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Reviewed in October 2021
Also excellent handyman,, did a fantastic job in a carpenter work project repairing structural work and installing new siding. Excellent with pricing and very nice person. Take pride in doing a great job. I plan on having him do every future job Iâ d have.
Concord Roofing
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Reviewed in October 2019
Gary did a great job with a challenging repair to our 180yr old brick cape. Did a fantastic job mating the repair work to the original brick work of the house so you can barely tell anything was even done when he was completed with everything. True craftsman who understands how to work with old...
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Reviewed in May 2016
My husband and I hired Daryl to build a full set of rear stairs to our home and upgrade the entire base structure of our deck that was never built to code ! He was very prompt in answering to our request on Home Advisers ! Very honest in his quote of all work ! We are very pleased in the...
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Reviewed in September 2013
we are interested in purchasing a home that not only needs roof shingles, but structure repair. harold came out with his crew and within 30 minutes of poking and prodding came up with a repair solution and fair estimate. we were impressed with his knowledge and manner of explaining the...
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Reviewed in April 2013
The project went very well from the first meeting for an estimate to the completion. The estimate was within our budget and compared very well to other similar estimates. The project did end up slightly higher than originally expected and was delayed by a little over a week, however, this was...
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Reviewed in June 2008
We are very happy with the results. TKI started when they said they would and finished when they said they would. The craftsmanship was first rate. This was a much harder job than it sounds because they had to do the finish work on a job that was out of square in every dimension. The skylight...
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Neponset Valley Construction

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"I had an experience with Neponset Valley Construction. They did work about three years ago. I would tell others that they're more for exterior jobs than they are interior jobs, the work is kind of shoddy. The price was the reason we went with them. "

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"The team was great! Do to the fact it was a hectic period in my life, I needed most of the communication to be done over e-mail which they did. The quality of work exceeded my expectations. The unit is on the 10th floor
and build staff made a point to tell me how respectful the team was to them and to others in the building. This group made what could have been a stressful experience, an experience where I did not have to think about the details of prepping the unit for sale.
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Brent Williams

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Our happy and satisfied customers recommend us to their friends and family all the time. We are proud of our reputation and we feel it has been well earned. We are also happy that we can help you feel good knowing that you are working with a reputable company that stands behind its products and services.\n

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

The 10 10 rule describes the formula most contractors use to determine how much to charge for a job. Allowing for 10% overhead above the total projected cost to do the work and 10% profit sets a contractor up for success, even if there are delays or other problems on the project. This formula isn’t a hard-and-fast rule, but it is a ballpark figure to begin with when estimating your expenses on a job.

Accurate measurements, sturdy materials, and seamless integration with other structures.

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