Are foundation walls load-bearing?

• <div><p>Yes. Foundation walls are always load-bearing.</p></div>

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Q: What qualifications should a structural engineer have?

• <div><p>Proper licensing and experience in residential and commercial structural projects.</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: Do squeaky floors mean structural damage?

• <div><p>No, squeaky floors do not always mean there is structural damage. The noise is often caused by friction from issues like loose floorboards, gaps between the subfloor and joists, or loose subflooring. While many squeaks are harmless, persistent or worsening noise could indicate a more severe problem. If you notice other signs of structural damage&mdash;such as soft or sagging floors, cracks running from the wall to the ceiling, or horizontal cracks in your foundation&mdash;it's best to have a professional inspect your floor to determine the root cause.</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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The company is very professional, organized and knowledgeable. From the salesman to the installers were very professional. They completed the work quickly and it looks great! Will be getting our windows installed with them as well.
Renewal by Andersen of Oklahoma City
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Reviewed in December 2025
Very professional did what was asked of him. Textured and painted several houses for me repaired porches and a couple of small framing projects. Always kept a clean and tidy job site.
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Reviewed in April 2022
This is a top notch business. John was open and upfront with us from the beginning, no hidden fees or trying to get us to go above our means. His team was A-One as well. They were able to tear down and replace our entire roof in a day, they took the time to clean up, even if a shingle fell in...
Guardian Roofing & Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2022
Chris was very knowledgeable on the construction of our roof despite being so young. I was very impressed with this young man and will recommend this company to anyone needing roofing services.
Generations Roofing & Solar
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Reviewed in January 2022
Highly recommend BC Contracting and Remodeling. I hired them to paint my rental property. Communication was great leading up to the job. They arrived on time each day and worked through the several days to get the job done. The paint came out great. They did such a great job on the paint I...
BC Contracting and Remodeling
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Reviewed in August 2021
Great job! Easy to deal with and very hard workers. Cleaned up after work was done and hauled away the old deck. Highly recommend them for concrete work
Vic's Concrete
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Reviewed in August 2019
Norm is very professional, efficient and reliable. He repaired 4 decks for us. He took each deck apart, replaced the structural boards that needed replacing and reused our Trex boards. His prices are fair and so reasonable. We are so happy with the outcome! They will last for many years to come!
Schneider Carpentry
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Reviewed in May 2019
Everything went great. Monty, the installer was very friendly and knowledgeable. Our old house created some structural challenges for Monty. He overcame them well and ensured our home stayed very clean during the construction. He did an excellent job. Todd and all his staff kept in touch to...
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I was going out of town for 2 weeks and saw the perfect time to get my car serviced. In the past I had used Mike's for all of the work done on my car, smaller things and I knew a man that was the mechanic there and always had him do the work. Always great service. Before I left town this time,...
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My daughter took her car into a local dealership to have a check engine light and was told it would be 105.00 to check to car and it would be available the following day, even though she had made an appointment. I looked on Angie's List and liked the reviews of Metric Motors. THEY WERE GREAT!...
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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, squeaky floors do not always mean there is structural damage. The noise is often caused by friction from issues like loose floorboards, gaps between the subfloor and joists, or loose subflooring. While many squeaks are harmless, persistent or worsening noise could indicate a more severe problem. If you notice other signs of structural damage—such as soft or sagging floors, cracks running from the wall to the ceiling, or horizontal cracks in your foundation—it's best to have a professional inspect your floor to determine the root cause.

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.

Yes. Foundation walls are always load-bearing.

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