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Q: Can termite damage affect home structural value?

• <div><p>Yes, unresolved damage can decrease property integrity and market value.</p></div>

Q: Can engineers provide solutions for structural problems found during inspections?

• <div><p>Yes, they offer plans for repairs or reinforcements to address issues.</p></div>

Q: Can water damage affect the structural integrity of my walls?

• <div><p>Yes, water damage can affect your walls' structural integrity. If the water or moisture sits on the walls for an extended period, it can weaken the drywall, plaster, wood framing, and other materials supporting the wall. That's why it's critical to dry out the area as soon as you notice it.</p></div>

Q: What does a structural engineer's report include?

• <div><p>A structural engineer's report provides a professional assessment of a property's structural condition. It typically includes an evaluation of the foundation, key structural elements like roof trusses, floor joists, studs, beams, and rafters. The report will also contain a detailed description of the engineer's findings, often supported by photographs, and provide recommendations to correct any identified issues. Depending on the scope of the inspection, it might also include an assessment of property drainage, potential issues from environmental conditions like extreme weather or tree placement, and an estimated time and cost for any recommended repairs.</p></div>

Q: Are beams and joists the same?

• <div><p>No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.</p></div>

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Last update on August 06, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
Outstanding work by this crew. I would recommend this company to anyone who needs masonry work. The crew was hard working and efficient. Everything was explained to me beforehand in terms that I could understand. Cleanup was excellent.
AI Developers Masonry
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Reviewed in July 2023
I learned a lot about aluminum siding and ionization.
Soft Wash Pro's
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Reviewed in June 2023
Orelvis and Maney worked very hard to finish my project when they said they would. A great job and we couldn't be happier with their workmanship, honesty, and professional work.
ORELVIS GENERAL CONTRACTING INC.
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Reviewed in August 2022
Salesman Todd Dewind was very knowledgeable. He did a complete evaluation on condition of my roof and went over all my options. There was no pressure at all. Marc Calvin who supervised the project was fantastic. As far as all the people who did the work, they were top shelf. cleanup was great....
Stellar Roofing, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2022
Rich and his crew were great. Our roof was in bad shape and had been leaking for a while. Up Top did a bunch of structural work along with a full tear-off and re-shingling. They also did it in the snow. We felt their pricing was fair and that they did professional work. We&amp;#39;d...
Up Top Exteriors
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Reviewed in November 2021
Paul did a great job with our barn doors - was able to troubleshoot the door length and gave us just what we wanted. He also hung shelves and TV mount - would highly recommend 5inONE for your projects.
5inONE
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Reviewed in August 2018
The owner, Josh Mattingly, was extremely responsive, knowledgeable, reliable, competitevly priced and gave great advice about preventing future mold problems. He used his special camera equipment to view enclosed spaces to find the source of moisture. He removed all the moldy paneling and...
JCM Mold Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2017
My floors are beautiful, real wood not engineered flooring. Scott has a good eye for design. We had many postponements, mostly my fault but not all. One major communication problem but got it settled. One repair to be done but Scott was right on it. The big problem with beautiful new floors is...
Superior Flooring
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Reviewed in August 2015
Pretty pricey. They are very nice but get busy and then it seems quality goes down. I called the day after to report my engine was running even more roughly than when I had brought it in (you could see the stick shift shake pretty badly when stopped at a light). <br /> They said rather...
TROMBLEY TIRE & AUTO
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Reviewed in April 2014
the provider works alone. he is very cautious about safety around the work site. He works with the owner and /or rep for the owner. he tells how to do it, with what materials, and then does it. If this is a disagreement, he will rectify his plan to accommodate the owners wishes, or inform the...
Nails & Pails Home Improvement
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Northshore Engineering and Design

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Serving Gorham, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Northshore responded quickly to our inquiry and was able to complete the structural analysis we needed within a week. We received our report quickly. Everything was thorough and professional."

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Response time1 day

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Thornton Engineering, PC

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Serving Gorham, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1960

"very positive. he was candid and knowledgable"

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Northshore Engineering and Design

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Serving Gorham, 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."

Response time11 hrs

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, unresolved damage can decrease property integrity and market value.

Yes, they offer plans for repairs or reinforcements to address issues.

Yes, water damage can affect your walls' structural integrity. If the water or moisture sits on the walls for an extended period, it can weaken the drywall, plaster, wood framing, and other materials supporting the wall. That's why it's critical to dry out the area as soon as you notice it.

A structural engineer's report provides a professional assessment of a property's structural condition. It typically includes an evaluation of the foundation, key structural elements like roof trusses, floor joists, studs, beams, and rafters. The report will also contain a detailed description of the engineer's findings, often supported by photographs, and provide recommendations to correct any identified issues. Depending on the scope of the inspection, it might also include an assessment of property drainage, potential issues from environmental conditions like extreme weather or tree placement, and an estimated time and cost for any recommended repairs.

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

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