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GEM ENGINEERING INC

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Welcome to GEM Engineering, Inc.! Since we were established in 2005, GEM Engineering, Inc. has been a premier engineering consultant in the Cedar City area! We are locally-owned and -operated with over 80 years of combined experience in the field. Our friendly and professional staff strives to bring you high-quality work at reasonable prices. At GEM Engineering, Inc., we provide service for a variety of engineering types, including geotechnical, structural, and environmental. We specialize in percolation tests and Phase 1 ESAs for your convenience. Licensed, bonded, and insured for your protection, our AMRL-accredited engineers guarantee your satisfaction! Call now or stop in today to speak to a member of our staff.

Welcome to GEM Engineering, Inc.! Since we were established in 2005, GEM Engineering, Inc. has been a premier engineering consultant in the Cedar City area! We are locally-owned and -operated with over 80 years of combined experience in the field. Our friendly and professional staff strives to bring you high-quality work at reasonable prices. At GEM Engineering, Inc., we provide service for a variety of engineering types, including geotechnical, structural, and environmental. We specialize in percolation tests and Phase 1 ESAs for your convenience. Licensed, bonded, and insured for your protection, our AMRL-accredited engineers guarantee your satisfaction! Call now or stop in today to speak to a member of our staff.


Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Trusses and rafters each have advantages and disadvantages, so one isn’t necessarily better than the other. For example, trusses are more affordable and often come in prefabricated kits, so they’re easier to build than rafters. However, rafters are available in a variety of designs, so it’s easier to find one that fits your style preferences. Plus, if you want to build an attic at some point down the line, it’s far easier to do that with rafters rather than trusses.

In many areas, advice from a structural engineer or an architect will be required by your building department before you can remove a wall, but even if it’s not necessary, it’s a good idea. Accidentally removing a load-bearing wall—even if a general contractor advises that it’s safe—can cause major structural damage, putting you and your family at risk and potentially costing thousands or tens of thousands of dollars in property damage.

Dormers must be able to bear the load of their own construction and the added window. The style of the dormer, however, will determine where the weight loads onto your home's structure. A gable dormer bears the weight on the side walls whereas a shed dormer bears it on the front walls.

A construction manager is particularly useful in the case of a large-scale build with custom design elements, so it’s usually worth it to hire one. They can help manage your budget, maintain quality control, oversee timelines, and navigate unexpected hurdles. While construction managers are pricey, they can actually save money in the long run by identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring the project stays within budget.

Most structural engineers offer free quotes, regardless of the size of the job. For simple inspections when buying or selling a home, engineers typically charge a flat fee that may be based solely on your home’s foundation type and square footage. For larger projects, like new construction and major home renovations, an engineer will either perform an analysis of your project and site and provide you with a formal estimate, or they will do a more in-depth assessment and in-person site inspection before coming up with a per-hour or per-project cost estimate. In most cases, the estimate is free.

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