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Thornton Engineering, PC
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Serving Beacon, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1960

We are an engineer's engineer offering structural engineering and vehicle parking design services. Our experience illustrates an ability to provide simple, innovative solutions to unique conditions which separates us from cookbook designers. Instead of overly conservative designs that lead to inflated construction costs, we provide designs that satisfy economic, aesthetic, and performance requirements. \n\nThornton Engineering specializes in the structural design of prestress concrete and total prime design services of parking structures, but our record shows a broad range of building types and construction techniques in our designs. In keeping with our philosophy of innovation, we do not use generalized "canned" computer design programs written by other engineers. Rather, the responsibility we have to our clients has led to the development of our own design programs.

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Mehyarco Construction & Engineering
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Serving Beacon, NY and surrounding areas

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Mehyarco Engineering & Construction is a New Jersey-based home improvement and construction company specializing in residential renovations, structural repairs, and complex on-site construction solutions.\n\nUnlike typical contractors, our company is led by a New Jersey licensed Professional Engineer, allowing us to make informed engineering decisions directly in the field when conditions change or unforeseen issues arise.\n\nWe focus on quality workmanship, code-compliant construction, and practical solutions for homeowners, investors, and property managers.\n\nServices include kitchens, bathrooms, basements, structural modifications, framing, repairs, and permit-driven construction support.

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M. Gillespie & Associates
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Serving Beacon, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

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"I have worked with Mr Gillespie for years. He has always conducted himself very professionally and finish in a timely manner. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a quality engineer."
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

In many areas, advice from a structural engineer or an architect will be required by your building department before you can remove a wall, but even if it’s not necessary, it’s a good idea. Accidentally removing a load-bearing wall—even if a general contractor advises that it’s safe—can cause major structural damage, putting you and your family at risk and potentially costing thousands or tens of thousands of dollars in property damage.

A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you’re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.

A few hours for inspection, with a detailed report following in a week.

First, most contractors will have a structural engineer create a report and plan for your project to ensure it’s safe to cut into the load-bearing wall. The contractor will then excavate around the wall, if necessary, measure the opening—allowing for additional space to fit and level the door, and then cut the doorway out. They will likely install a steel lintel as a header over the door for support. Once the doorway is cut out, they’ll demolish the concrete using sledge hammers and masonry chisels, clean up the surrounding concrete, and seal around the door with masonry mortar. 

On average, 6 inches of concrete can hold around 150 pounds per square foot, but the exact weight that 6 inches of concrete can hold depends on factors such as the type of concrete, the reinforcement method, soil conditions below, and structural design. If you’re concerned about the longevity of your concrete patio, walkway, or driveway, hire a professional to help you choose an appropriate concrete thickness and reinforcement method for your needs.

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