Do monolithic slabs have footers?

• <div><p>All foundations have footers, including monolithic slabs. In some cases, the foundation itself acts as the footer, as in the case of a floating slab and a monolithic slab. With a monolithic slab, the footers—which are just the bottom-most portion of the foundation that distributes loads down to stable soil—are a part of the main slab and are constructed with a single pour.</p></div>

Are there benefits to consulting an engineer before home modifications?

• <div><p>Absolutely, as it ensures designs are viable and won’t compromise structural integrity.</p></div>

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Q: If you do the work yourself, how can you be sure your home is still structurally sound?

• <div><p>If you intend to do the majority of the work yourself, you can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-architect-cost.htm">pay to hire an architect</a> or a structural engineer to ensure your home remains structurally sound. They can help with the planning to make sure everything is up to code and safe for your family. On the other hand, if you&rsquo;re not sure your home will be completely safe when you&rsquo;ve completed the project, let a pro do the job.</p></div>

Q: Why do retaining walls lean?

• <div><p>Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.</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: Are there benefits to consulting an engineer before home modifications?

• <div><p>Absolutely, as it ensures designs are viable and won&rsquo;t compromise structural integrity.</p></div>

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I will only ever use AI Developers Masonry. They were upfront, professional and knowledgeable. I had them do some repairs on my historic brick house. They sont photos every step of the way. When they were finishing a section they would have us come out and inspect their work and make sure we...
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Reviewed in June 2024
Very skilled and professional. Great people. They completed the much needed support of our 20â x15â roofed porch. Porch is 8â above our concrete patio below. Installed a 12â x20â main beam , cut the concrete and poured 3 concrete footers, and installed 3 8x8 high strength support...
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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...
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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,...
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Reviewed in September 2023
G & Z Construction is an amazing company!! They re-did 3 of my patio Roofs, and cleaned and fixed all of the gutters of my 3 story home, so quickly and efficiently! From the ease of scheduling the job, the work itself being so excellent, to the clean-up of every last piece of dust and debris! ...
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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!
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Excellent and very professional. They completed a huge job with sod installation in only a few days. The landscaping they installed was beautiful. I would definitely hire this company again.
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Brought my car in because it was stalling out. Three days later I was charged $240 for recharging my AC, was told NOTHING was wrong with the engine. My car broke down the same day on the way to work. Found out from Google there was a recall issue, not sure why a mechanic couldn't figure that...
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This was a big job. It is an old Victorian house that, as the engineer said prior to our purchase, "had a lot of deferred maintenance on the exterior". The body was covered in cement/asbestos shingles that had never been painted and the paint on the trim was so chipped and faded that a lot of...
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Original home built by Lennar Homes in 2010. Bought by my husband and I <br /> in early 2013. Arrived home in 3/2015 to find several floor tiles <br /> heaved and 'tented' throughout the house. Called Lennar as the home was <br /> not quite 5 years old. Told me that they had HEARD of this...
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

If you intend to do the majority of the work yourself, you can pay to hire an architect or a structural engineer to ensure your home remains structurally sound. They can help with the planning to make sure everything is up to code and safe for your family. On the other hand, if you’re not sure your home will be completely safe when you’ve completed the project, let a pro do the job.

Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.

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.

All foundations have footers, including monolithic slabs. In some cases, the foundation itself acts as the footer, as in the case of a floating slab and a monolithic slab. With a monolithic slab, the footers—which are just the bottom-most portion of the foundation that distributes loads down to stable soil—are a part of the main slab and are constructed with a single pour.

Absolutely, as it ensures designs are viable and won’t compromise structural integrity.

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