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Q: Are all exterior walls load-bearing?

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

Q: How long does it take for water to cause structural damage?

• <div><p>Water can seep into porous materials like wood beams, floor joists, and roof rafters within minutes, but they&rsquo;ll need to see prolonged exposure before you have structural damage. Mold can start growing within 24 hours, and mold can eat away at the structural components over time. Wood rot is more of a concern, though. Wet and dry rot are fungal infections that set in in moist conditions and rapidly deteriorate wood, causing major structural damage within just a few months in some cases.</p></div>

Q: Why hire a structural engineer for home projects?

• <div><p>Provides expert analysis, ensuring safety and compliance with building codes.</p></div>

Q: How high can you build a single brick wall?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: What are the typical warning signs of a structural issue in my home?

• <div><p>Indications include cracks in walls, uneven floors, and sticking doors or windows that suggest foundation movements.</p></div>

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Last update on April 27, 2026

Reviewed in April 2026
AI Developers Masonry rebuilt a patio wall for me that was falling over due to a poor footing. I called them and Paul responded back promptly. Paul came out and looked at the wall and explained what had to be done to fix it and make it right. I believe he quoted me a fair and reasonable price...
AI Developers Masonry
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Reviewed in May 2025
I recently hired them for a full renovation project in my home, and I couldn’t be more impressed with their work. They handled everything from framing and drywall to painting and flooring, and the results were absolutely amazing. The entire team was professional, punctual, and extremely...
AX CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in September 2024
Doug and his crew created a beautiful kitchen that is far beyond our expectations. There were many structural, electrical and plumbing obstacles from builder that caused them to be flexible and creative. We will absolutely hire Rejuvenate Design for future projects we have planned.
Rejuvenate Design & Build, Ltd.
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Reviewed in June 2024
Please Do your Research. I thought I had and now almost 100k later I’m living A nightmare. Had addition done. Electric was not to code/ structure was off balance/ and many issues. Had remove drywall to fix leak. Now ceiling is leaking and I’m not getting response. I’m devastated. I have to hire...
West side developers
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Reviewed in September 2023
My husband and I contracted two metal roof projects with Matt and his crew. Both of them were excellent, one of them being more labor intensive than was planned Our home was under construction from being raised due to flooding and Matts suggested timing for the roof install was on point,...
Tall Pines Roofing Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2023
Recon demolition gave me a competitive offer on the job and had extremely accurate timing estimates for job. Completed demolition of two story barn garage structure in 2 hours and hauled it away. Overall would 100% recommend them to anyone looking for a demolition project!
Recon Demolition & Renovation
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Reviewed in October 2021
Install crew was perfect. No dust, no mess. Complete cleanup, and a perfect airtight install. For years we have had winter management strategies. Closing off room on the north side... and running space heater in those rooms during use. After installation of the ProEdge windows these rooms are as...
ProEdge Remodeling - Roofing
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Reviewed in March 2021
So glad we hired Graves Brothers. We anticipated some structural damage to the wood around the windows on the west side of our home do to improperly installed gutters by the home builder. The damage was much worse than anticipated. Graves Brothers did a great job assessing the damage and what...
Graves Brothers Home Improvement
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Reviewed in April 2020
These guys came in with a full crew like a hurricane. They went right to work and removed two full layers of shingles, made repairs to the structure and finished the job in one day. The crew, materials and dumpster were not on my property for more than 24 hours. The yard looks better than when...
Long Construction NY LLC
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Reviewed in December 2016
I have a Bar over 100 years in age and needed the existing wood floor either repaired or replaced. I contacted Tim and within a day he came to look at my situation. We discussed several options and he provided me with cost estimates for each. Although this was a old structure and I wanted to...
Tim Gregoire
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Thornton Engineering, PC

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Serving Brockport, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1960

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Northshore Engineering and Design

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Serving Brockport, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

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"Very good quality work, custom design, knows the industry practice well. Happy with the final design."

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VHS Engineering

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Serving Brockport, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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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.

Water can seep into porous materials like wood beams, floor joists, and roof rafters within minutes, but they’ll need to see prolonged exposure before you have structural damage. Mold can start growing within 24 hours, and mold can eat away at the structural components over time. Wood rot is more of a concern, though. Wet and dry rot are fungal infections that set in in moist conditions and rapidly deteriorate wood, causing major structural damage within just a few months in some cases.

Provides expert analysis, ensuring safety and compliance with building codes.

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.

Indications include cracks in walls, uneven floors, and sticking doors or windows that suggest foundation movements.

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