Why should I pick steel for my new support beam?

• <div><p>You should pick steel for your new support beam for a few reasons. While steel is more expensive than other materials, such as laminated veneer lumber or glulam, it offers the following benefits:</p><ul><li><p>Fire-resistant</p></li><li><p>Unaffected by pests</p></li><li><p>Longer-lasting</p></li><li><p>Stronger against water damage (when galvanized against rust)</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: What factors affect assembly costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.</p></div>

Q: Can hiring a pro prevent future structural issues?

• <div><p>Their expertise in identifying potential problems early and implementing durable solutions safeguards your home&rsquo;s integrity.</p></div>

Q: How can I tell if a home I purchased in an earthquake zone is bolted to the foundation?

• <div><p>Generally, you can tell if a home is bolted to the foundation by checking the foundation for plates. If you see that your foundational plates connect to wood or bolts protruding from them, this means that you have a bolted foundation. However, it's always wise to bring a home inspector in to confirm if your foundation is secure.</p></div>

Q: Why should I add structural support for my house after I raise it?

• <div><p>If your home's foundation was damaged due to shifting soil, the same problem will reoccur unless you stabilize the structure by adding posts in the bedrock.</p></div>

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Reviewed in April 2026
Wonderful work crew. Highly skilled and very efficient. I highly recommend Engineering and Construction!
WNY Engineering and Construction Management
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Reviewed in March 2026
Needless to say, we were impressed with all the very qualified contractors we interviewed for our project. Our decision to hire Gerald with D & G was based on the knowledge he displayed about what issues and complications he would encounter replacing an older structure and his plans to overcome...
D & G Home Improvements
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Reviewed in September 2024
Bottom Line Up Front: Paulo is THE BEST, and you should call him for all your household carpentry needs. Work Performed: Structural Carpentry - Support for addition room above my two-car garage. Paulo replaced an undersized garage header (two 18” deep x 18’ long LVLs), and sistered 21 floor...
PR Carpentry
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Reviewed in November 2023
As a manufacturing engineering professional I was very impressed right from our field representatives ability to give a full range of information of their product. A full plan of the installation was discussed and initiated by the great installing crew. Kudos ?? Thanks.
Hurricane Home Solutions, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2021
Very professional and very neat about their work. They started when it was scheduled to start and finished in the time they said it would take the work is very impressive and we are extremely pleased. The work was extensive and included structural work as we had our ceilings vaulted and three...
Restoration North
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Reviewed in November 2020
Jesse came to our business and installed a Projector Mounting System, Projection Screen, White Board, and also built a secure wooden structure to hold the projection mount. The Projection Mount did not come with the proper hardware to install and Jesse went out and purchased all the hardware to...
HandyMan.JM
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Reviewed in July 2020
Excellent!! A tree crushed a large portion my roof during a wind storm. After calling several contractors to no avail I was referred to Fruehauf Associates. Scott and company went out of their way to repair my roof. Took care of the necessary permits. They worked with insurance company and...
FRUEHAUF ASSOCIATES INC
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Reviewed in April 2019
Excellent! Highly recommend Chuck Turner for stamped engineer drawings. Very professional and wonderful to work with!
Turner Engineering
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Reviewed in July 2018
DSL updated my electrical panel inside and outside of my home and were the consummate professionals while doing so. There were challenges presented due to an addition to my structure that were initially perplexing. Not only did the workers consult with the owner multiple times to solve the...
DSL Electric Inc
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Reviewed in March 2018
I met with 11 contractors with 11 different bids. Pricing ranged very high to very low. I went AVA, not because of price, but because of professionalism and attention to detail. Tony was the only 1 of 11 who asked to go inside to check the attic, to view chimney structure to view inside...
AVA ROOFING AND SIDING, INC.
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VHS Engineering

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

You should pick steel for your new support beam for a few reasons. While steel is more expensive than other materials, such as laminated veneer lumber or glulam, it offers the following benefits:

Fire-resistant
Unaffected by pests
Longer-lasting
Stronger against water damage (when galvanized against rust)

Their expertise in identifying potential problems early and implementing durable solutions safeguards your home’s integrity.

Generally, you can tell if a home is bolted to the foundation by checking the foundation for plates. If you see that your foundational plates connect to wood or bolts protruding from them, this means that you have a bolted foundation. However, it's always wise to bring a home inspector in to confirm if your foundation is secure.

If your home's foundation was damaged due to shifting soil, the same problem will reoccur unless you stabilize the structure by adding posts in the bedrock.

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