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GPI

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GPI

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GPI is pleased to be partnering with Home Advisor to offer our full service design and drafting services to the greater Albany area. With many years of experience between us and from this area originally, no job is too big or small, and we look forward to gaining your trust and business.

"professional, timely, accurate"

Nir K on August 2021

GPI is pleased to be partnering with Home Advisor to offer our full service design and drafting services to the greater Albany area. With many years of experience between us and from this area originally, no job is too big or small, and we look forward to gaining your trust and business.

"professional, timely, accurate"

Nir K on August 2021


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GTS Consultants

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28 years of experience

GTS Consultants has earned a reputation as a Minority Owned and Operated business since 1997. GTS Consultants are known for: -being highly regarded-with warm referrals -client responsiveness -professional surveyors -providing excellent communication -quick turnaround -competitive prices We have gained the respect and confidence of our clients by providing technical excellence and quality services throughout New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Our corporate headquarters is located in the beautiful city of Newark, New Jersey. We look forward to hearing from and working with you soon.

GTS Consultants has earned a reputation as a Minority Owned and Operated business since 1997. GTS Consultants are known for: -being highly regarded-with warm referrals -client responsiveness -professional surveyors -providing excellent communication -quick turnaround -competitive prices We have gained the respect and confidence of our clients by providing technical excellence and quality services throughout New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Our corporate headquarters is located in the beautiful city of Newark, New Jersey. We look forward to hearing from and working with you soon.


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Smart Home Outfitters Inc

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Smart Home Outfitters Inc

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Family and locally owned, Smart Home Outfitters is your premier home automation company. We specialize in the integration of smart systems into your home across multiple products and platforms. Creating a one stop shop to outfit your home with all the necessary and most up to date equipment to make your life more convenient, efficient and secure.

"It went very well and I highly recommend them."

Justin S on April 2019

Family and locally owned, Smart Home Outfitters is your premier home automation company. We specialize in the integration of smart systems into your home across multiple products and platforms. Creating a one stop shop to outfit your home with all the necessary and most up to date equipment to make your life more convenient, efficient and secure.

"It went very well and I highly recommend them."

Justin S on April 2019


Full services Architecture, Engineering and Surveying Firm located in the Capital District. In business since 1910. Services include Architecture, Energy & Building Systems, Civil Engineering, Environmental Services, Land Services and Survey.


Braley Restoration

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Braley Restoration

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29 years of experience

We specialize in bringing your old building back to it once was. We love any challenge,we cover from fixing repairs in old shaker barns to designing modern 12 ft glass doors in a famous artists studios One of our favorite jobs is the restoration of of 1860 mansion in Kinderhook .

We specialize in bringing your old building back to it once was. We love any challenge,we cover from fixing repairs in old shaker barns to designing modern 12 ft glass doors in a famous artists studios One of our favorite jobs is the restoration of of 1860 mansion in Kinderhook .


Sense Projects PVT. LTD

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Sense Projects PVT. LTD

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24 years of experience

Sense Projects introduced as one stop solutions for your all related Interior Designing, Architectural Planning , Civil construction, Turnkey Projects, Structural Fabrication and Erection work, best class services is providing in Delhi, Noida & Gurgaon, India

Sense Projects introduced as one stop solutions for your all related Interior Designing, Architectural Planning , Civil construction, Turnkey Projects, Structural Fabrication and Erection work, best class services is providing in Delhi, Noida & Gurgaon, India


The Milovia Group

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The Milovia Group

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16 years of experience

The Milovia Group is a structural engineering firm specializing in traditional structural engineering, renewable energy technologies and passive solar homes and retrofits.

The Milovia Group is a structural engineering firm specializing in traditional structural engineering, renewable energy technologies and passive solar homes and retrofits.


Hudson Valley Construction Company

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Hudson Valley Construction Company

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26 years of experience

Hudson Valley Construction Company is a full service company we do all aspects of new construction, historical restoration additions, garages, decks, kitchens, baths, electrical, plumbing, masonry, painting, excavation and more the owner is a 4th generation contractor.

Hudson Valley Construction Company is a full service company we do all aspects of new construction, historical restoration additions, garages, decks, kitchens, baths, electrical, plumbing, masonry, painting, excavation and more the owner is a 4th generation contractor.


Ryan Builders

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Ryan Builders

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43 years of experience

Ryan Builders is a family owned and operated business serving the Capital District for over 30 years. While retaining our traditional buidling expertise Ryan Builders is your #1 choice for modern day building needs. Financially sound and fully insurred, Ryan Builders accepts cash and checks.

Ryan Builders is a family owned and operated business serving the Capital District for over 30 years. While retaining our traditional buidling expertise Ryan Builders is your #1 choice for modern day building needs. Financially sound and fully insurred, Ryan Builders accepts cash and checks.


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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

No, a structural engineer is not the same as a builder. A structural engineer is an expert in all things related to the structural integrity of a building. The structural engineer is responsible for calculating the correct materials in terms of load-bearing capacity and overall structural safety. Structural engineers do not perform the actual building of the house or other structures. Rather, the builder executes the plans and designs specified by the structural engineer.

You need to hire a structural engineer when building or modifying any component with a structural load in your home. Common situations where you would need a structural engineer include home inspections when buying or selling a home, investigating possible issues with your foundation, beams, load-bearing walls, or chimneys, breaking ground on a new home or structure on your property, and renovating an old part of your home that could threaten any structural integrity. Home additions and bump-outs also require an engineer.

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. 

The standard thickness for an LVL beam is between 1.75 inches and 7 inches. However, you can order LVL beams in non-standard sizes as well. When you work with a contractor, they can source beams that are the appropriate size for your project for you after assessing your blueprints.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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