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StructuralMD
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Madison, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"My initial review was somewhat marginal, but now several years later I will say that the reinforcement has been perfect, and they did eventually provide the engineered drawings that were promised shortly after the project completion. Only hitch was with the length of the steel, which they did correct by welding on tabs to each end. Ultimately it was a good job and completed in one day. Would definitely use them again if I needed to reinforce a structure."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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COLONNA CONSULTING LLC
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Engineer - Structural

Serving Madison, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Customers say: True professional

"Nick was attentive and was able to take a provide us with a cost effective solution to a structural challenge we were having. We were having challenges with our previous architect providing the help with needed. Nick was able to continue the work and help us wrap up the project. He has extensive knowledge on following the proper process when working with inspections and advised us on the best course to make our project move forward. I would definitely recommend him to my entire network."
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Joseph Primiano Architect
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Madison, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Joe designed a beautiful family room addition to expand our Cape Cod style home. His design integrated the new room beautifully into the existing house and it looks like it was always there.  All of the builders who bid on his design remarked how detailed and complete his plans were. I would use him again without hesitation. A really good architect and a heck of a nice guy.
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Cigano Engineering LLC
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Draftsperson/CADDEngineer - Structural

Serving Madison, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cigano identified a number of important changes to my architectural drawings to strengthen my structure (a car port). The changes recommended and implemented to my plans ensured my Town would issue a building permit. The Town had rejected my initial drawings and required its review and approval by a structural engineer or architect. Cigano really came through and its owner was easy to work with and highly professional. I would highly recommend Cigano."
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Madison, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were excellent. They quickly made a draft that only needed 3 minor adjustments. The final product was exactly what I needed. They referred me to a structural engineer for review. The whole process took half of the time that they initially estimated. I would definitely use them again."
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Paradigm Architecture
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Madison, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Customers say: True professional

"Anthony -- and the entire team at Paradigm Architecture -- are consummate professionals. They took their time to carefully listen to my needs and then expertly created a plan to satisfy them. Anthony has extensive knowledge in design, construction, and zoning laws. He used this experience to consistently find innovative and elegant solutions for my project. His entire team is highly competent and always go above and beyond for their clients. From drafting detailed construction plans to promptly responding to planning queries, they are extremely customer-oriented and make the entire process seamless and enjoyable. For these reasons, I enthusiastically recommend Paradigm Architecture to anyone looking for dedicated and knowledgeable architects."
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

It is not recommended to cut or drill into LVL (laminated veneer lumber) beams. As major structural components of a home, their composite structure can be compromised by alterations, which can weaken them and lead to cracking over time. If you must make modifications to an LVL beam, it is crucial to consult a structural engineer or general contractor first. A professional can advise on whether it's safe and provide specifics on the appropriate bit size, depth, and directionality for any necessary drilling.

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.

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.

A freestanding brick wall that's only one brick thick can usually stand six to eight feet high. If you need a higher wall, it should be at least two bricks thick for adequate stability, and it might require a footing to support the added weight. Additionally, some areas have regulations and codes dictating how high a brick wall can be, so check with local code enforcers to ensure your proposed wall complies with any regulations.

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.

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