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 does an engineer assess a building’s structural integrity?

• <div><p>Through detailed analysis of load paths, materials, and existing damages.</p></div>

Q: Can water damage affect the structural integrity of my walls?

• <div><p>Yes, water damage can affect your walls' structural integrity. If the water or moisture sits on the walls for an extended period, it can weaken the drywall, plaster, wood framing, and other materials supporting the wall. That's why it's critical to dry out the area as soon as you notice it.</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: How deep does a monolithic slab need to be?

• <div><p>The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation&mdash;which are built into a monolithic slab&mdash;sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.</p></div>

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Reviewed in February 2024
After having numerous contractors not show up to bid or throwing ridiculous quotes our way, we were fed up. I decided to reach out and try Angi. Jim's name popped up, I decided to give it one more shot. We are so happy that we did. Jim was super responsive and came right out to the site....
Jim Yaratz III
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Reviewed in June 2023
Great guy to work with. He listens and can envision what youâ re looking for. He has an amazing talent for making things work when you need more space for storage, etc. He was also able to reverse engineer our kitchen cabinets and appliances to fit in a â new buildâ , at a considerable...
Swanick Builders
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Reviewed in February 2021
I would highly recommend Overhead Garage Door Company of Portsmouth. Jim True and his team did an excellent job. My garage doors were not easy to work with. The doors had to be cut and some real engineering had to be done. The garage doors look snd work perfectly. Jim called to follow up after...
OVERHEAD DOOR CO. of Portsmouth, NH
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Reviewed in October 2020
Project was a time and materials interior wall replacement due to structural damage caused by termites. Very knowledgeable concerning all aspect of carpentry,drywall and painting work. Crew is friendly and take the time to explain what they are doing and alert you to any changes to the project...
Yankee Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2017
I could not be happier with the completed project. Ryan's father, Dale, did most of the work including the demolition, the structural support beam, and the cabinet installation. He was meticulous, thoughtful, and incredibly skilled. The kitchen designer, Pam, came up with a thoughtful design...
Norman Builders
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Reviewed in September 2016
I contracted to have 2 garage doors with openers installed. As part of the process, significant structural issues were uncovered and Wescott handled all issues in a professional way and the outcome was better than expected. Few companies can provide the additional framing services and few pay so...
Wescott Garage Doors
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Reviewed in August 2016
Closed Cell Structures is one of my top trade partners in the residential custom home market. They are very reliable, the crew is knowledgeable and respects the job site. They started on time and were completed ahead of schedule, both very important for projects having tight overall project...
Closed Cell Structures LLC
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Reviewed in March 2016
PROS: The house is beautifully situated on an attractive property just a few blocks from downtown Exeter. The foundation was solidly built with proper drainage. The basement is always dry. The exterior design is attractive without being showy. The interior design, except for the lack of a foyer,...
Whitney & Co.
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Reviewed in October 2015
Derek looked at everything I asked him to. He gave me his insights. He found one issue that may require a structural engineer's opinion. <br /> Derek is nice and personable. He is patient and unassuming. <br />
Derek Cook's Roofing Specialists Inc
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Reviewed in October 2014
After 4 days on the job, we had to let him go. Although the trek decking looked great, we could tell the framing and stairs didn't look right. We got a new builder who got the local building inspector involved. This is when we learned the porch failed three building codes. 1) Support posts...
Respro Decks
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Yes, water damage can affect your walls' structural integrity. If the water or moisture sits on the walls for an extended period, it can weaken the drywall, plaster, wood framing, and other materials supporting the wall. That's why it's critical to dry out the area as soon as you notice it.

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

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.

The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation—which are built into a monolithic slab—sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.

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