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StructuralMD
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Serving Whippany, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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"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."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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COLONNA CONSULTING LLC
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Serving Whippany, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Customers say: True professional

"He's fantastic--both a structural engineer and contractor! As many contractors as I have found, there are not many that are so intelligent as to pick up on everything you are saying, problem solve as you are talking, and communicate solutions immediately. He is also a teacher and was the only contractor that gave me a visual description of what has been going on under my house in my 20 years of living here."
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Joseph Primiano Architect
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Serving Whippany, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"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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Serving Whippany, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"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 rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Paradigm Architecture
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Serving Whippany, NJ and surrounding areas

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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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Evolution Drafting
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Serving Whippany, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"Evolution Drafting did a great job modifying my existing plans and updating for Arizona codes and took care of the structural engineering as well."
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

It's safe to assume that all exterior walls are load-bearing, or at least have load-bearing characteristics. Some older homes feature porches or bump-outs that don't rest on the home's foundation. However, they still must carry the weight of the roof section they support. Walls containing floor-to-ceiling glass or other non-structural elements must use post and beam configurations to meet load-bearing criteria.

The standard thickness for an LVL beam is between 1.75 inches and 7 inches. However, you can order LVL beams in non-standard sizes as well. When you work with a contractor, they can source beams that are the appropriate size for your project for you after assessing your blueprints.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

A structural engineer evaluates any structural components, like floors, foundations, walls, and roofs, to ensure they can support the structure. They also consider the soil quality in your area, potentially extreme weather conditions, and proximity to bodies of water and groundwater to ensure your building can withstand any stresses placed on it by the surrounding environment. Structural engineers work on both new and existing buildings.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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