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Quality Elevators & Lifts

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Quality Elevators & Lifts

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Quality Elevators & Lifts is a Local independent company providing sales, installation, service, repair & re-modernization for your residential or commercial elevators & lifts.

Quality Elevators & Lifts is a Local independent company providing sales, installation, service, repair & re-modernization for your residential or commercial elevators & lifts.

Badlands Inc. Construction & Roofing

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Badlands Inc. Construction & Roofing

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No Sub-Contracting our crew does the work! Business built on entegrity and reliability! We donate a portion of "your" work performed to the St. Judes cancer society for children. "You're in Good Hands with Badlands"!

No Sub-Contracting our crew does the work! Business built on entegrity and reliability! We donate a portion of "your" work performed to the St. Judes cancer society for children. "You're in Good Hands with Badlands"!

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, floor joists are essential structural components. They support the weight of floors and everything on them, transferring loads to the foundation and walls. Properly installed joists are necessary for maintaining strength, stability, and structural integrity.

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.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

Signs of structural damage include foundation cracks, roof leaks, bouncy floors, crumbling concrete, and cracked or leaning chimneys. Structural damage can make itself apparent in various ways, and sometimes, there may not be obvious signs. Inspect your foundation and roof annually to stay ahead of potentially serious structural problems. 

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.

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