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>

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Q: What is the typical process architects follow from concept to completion?

• <div><p>The process involves initial consultation, concept development, detailed planning, regulatory approvals, and integration of contractor work for project execution.</p></div>

Q: What factors affect assembly costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.</p></div>

Q: What types of projects require a structural engineer’s expertise?

• <div><p>Structural engineers are necessary for projects involving alterations to load-bearing structures, foundation work, and compliance with safety standards. This includes home expansions, retaining walls, and significant repairs that impact a property's integrity.</p></div>

Q: How do contractors cut a doorway in a concrete block wall?

• <div><p>First, most contractors will have a structural engineer create a report and plan for your project to ensure it&rsquo;s safe to cut into the load-bearing wall. The contractor will then excavate around the wall, if necessary, measure the opening&mdash;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&rsquo;ll demolish the concrete using sledge hammers and masonry chisels, clean up the surrounding concrete, and seal around the door with masonry mortar. </p></div>

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Drew is super professional, a awesome guy, he did really good work for us created a pad for our shed and widened the driveway, put in a culvert with a bridge and covered up some low spots in our property Will definitely use them again!
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Lovely and very professional stuff. Moving Solutions is the best in this area. Thanks
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Highly recommend. Very neat and clean install.
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Explained everything that needed to be done. Very nice and polite. Overall Very good experience.
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Reviewed in September 2023
We are very satisfied not only with the work completed, but also with the interactions with everyone at M2I. We have had them do several projects for us. They have poured a foundation for a steel standalone garage, a walkway, an extension to an existing concrete front porch and a pool pad. In...
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I was very pleased with Hudsonâ s work!! I had very hard time finding someone to take on this project . Three different contractors turned me down. The project was on very steep slopes and seemed to me hard to access. Hudson immediately accepted the project and had it done less than a week....
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Very professional, job was bid then construction started soon after. Started and finished in a timely matter. Follow up was next day. Did good job and cleaned up the mess.
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His work was quick and perfection! Canâ t even tell where the issue was. My repaired ceiling is flawless
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Jon A., Kris V., and Stephen H., were hard working and very professional. Despite the tight crawlspace, these guys kept a clean workspace, were in good spirits, and worked hard the entire time! I highly recommend AFS after this experience, and Iâ ll be using them again for other repairs. 10/10
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The service and communication was great. I work in the residential remodel business and finding a sub that is responsive, reasonably priced and does great work can be challenging at times. Ivan L's was so easy to work with and I will definitely call again on future projects.
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R4 Engineering, PLLC

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Serving Brush Creek, TN and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

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Serving Brush Creek, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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"Mark was great! He was very thorough and helped us identify what most critically needed to be addressed in our home. Having him offer a neutral 3rd party opinion helped ease our minds regarding the various projects that need to be completed. Highly recommend."

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JM Structural Consulting LLC

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Serving Brush Creek, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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JM Structural Consulting LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

The process involves initial consultation, concept development, detailed planning, regulatory approvals, and integration of contractor work for project execution.

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

Structural engineers are necessary for projects involving alterations to load-bearing structures, foundation work, and compliance with safety standards. This includes home expansions, retaining walls, and significant repairs that impact a property's integrity.

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.

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