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Wilkinson Engineering, LLC is a Consulting Engineering firm based in Portland, Oregon offering services in the field of structural engineering including complex design, owner representation, value engineering, feasibility studies, investigations, finite element analysis, peer review and forensic analysis for commercial and residential clients. Our firm also offers unique design services in the areas of renovation/rehabilitation, preservation of historical structures, due diligence reports, seismic evaluations and other special projects including LEED Platinum and ecoroofs.\n\nOur mission is to provide superior professional services and we deliver by ensuring each project receives continuous personal attention. Our commitment to delivering sound, creative engineering conveyed through clear concise documents within budget and on schedule is assured through the Principal's involvement in every project to ensure timely and competent direction.

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Hood River Consulting Engineers, Inc.
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"Hood River Consulting Engineers did land use, and site design work for me. They were an excellent team of professionals to work with. I have been doing land development work for a long time, and this company is the best in the business."
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

It's safe to assume that all exterior walls are load-bearing, or at least have load-bearing characteristics. Some older homes feature porches or bump-outs that don't rest on the home's foundation. However, they still must carry the weight of the roof section they support. Walls containing floor-to-ceiling glass or other non-structural elements must use post and beam configurations to meet load-bearing criteria.

A freestanding brick wall that's only one brick thick can usually stand six to eight feet high. If you need a higher wall, it should be at least two bricks thick for adequate stability, and it might require a footing to support the added weight. Additionally, some areas have regulations and codes dictating how high a brick wall can be, so check with local code enforcers to ensure your proposed wall complies with any regulations.

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

The essential difference between an architect and an engineer is that architects typically focus more on the aesthetic design of buildings, although not without consideration for the structural integrity of the building. Engineers focus more on the structural, technical, and practical aspects of whether and how an architectural design can be built as drawn. You may need to hire both types of professionals if you’re designing and building a new home.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

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