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Q: How deep does a monolithic slab need to be?

• <div><p>The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation&mdash;which are built into a monolithic slab&mdash;sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.</p></div>

Q: Can a one-story house have a load-bearing wall?

• <div><p>Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.</p></div>

Q: How does an engineer assess a building’s structural integrity?

• <div><p>Through detailed analysis of load paths, materials, and existing damages.</p></div>

Q: Is it okay to drill into a load-bearing beam?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that&rsquo;s safe to use.</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 May 25, 2022

Reviewed in May 2022
607 construction was awesome.. We love our patio/walkway. I would hire them again without hesitation for any construction project. They were professional, got the job done in a timely fashion and cleaned the work area up when they were finished. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a...
607 Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2021
This company messed up the whole job. The so-called pro measured wrong, causing the work crew to do the work wrong. When I saw what was happening, I was told I needed to speak to Bill, who sold the job. I immediately did and was assured that the engineer said it would work. After several...
Midstate Basement Authorities, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2021
Kurt and his team are outstanding. Attention to detail and the highest professionalism is clear in all of the work. We did a complete and extensive kitchen remodel, that included design help, wall tear out, structural beams installed, floors, ceiling, wiring, cabnets and windows. Highly...
Stoddard Builders, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2021
They did an amazing job, very fast and cleaned everything up afterwards. I used to do construction and thier workmanship and materials are top notch. You get more than what you pay for
Premier Roofing & Remodeling
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Reviewed in June 2020
Russ Fontaine did a thorough inspection from top to bottom. Informed me of all issues needing attention both cosmetic and structural. Full report given to me to address before purchasing our home
Comprehensive Home Inspection
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Reviewed in January 2018
We live in the family farmhouse, which was built in 1840. Since we have a growing family, we had to expand. The house has had about 4 rooms added over the past 178 years, and had many different roof lines and jutting walls. We wanted to add a large addition and add some cohesiveness to the...
Dan Brown Construction
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Reviewed in January 2016
Charles engineered two weight bearing beams, one to replace a load bearing wall for my master bedroom, and one to replace a load bearing wall between two rooms. Charles was very reasonably priced and responsive. <br />
CHARLES FENSON
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Reviewed in April 2014
After reviewing Angie's List reviews, chose Peranich and Shelp Construction Company. Tom one of the two owners came out to do the new roof estimate within one day of my initial phone call. Unlike other estimators (I was a comparison shopper) Tom was the only one who insisted upon going up INTO...
Peranich & Shelp Construction Inc
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Reviewed in July 2012
We are happy with them and we will continue to use them. They repair small engines up to cars and trucks.
R & M MOTORS
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Reviewed in May 2012
They were horrible. They sent out one of their people to my place only after weeks. He was here for an hour and a half taking notes and pictures. He was pretty thorough at doing this. He told me about the damage to the foundation and that he required a structural engineer to come out. He...
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Thornton Engineering, PC

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Keystone Associates Architects, Engineers and Surveyors, LLC

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Keystone Associates Architects, Engineers and Surveyors, LLC (Keystone) is a multi-disciplined design firm headquartered in Binghamton, New York, with branch offices in Cortland and Monticello, New York. Keystone was established in 1993 and has provided professional design services for a region encompassing all of Upstate New York, as well as Northeastern Pennsylvania.\n

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation—which are built into a monolithic slab—sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

Through detailed analysis of load paths, materials, and existing damages.

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.

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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