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Corum Engineering Design & Inspection

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Corum Engineering Design & Inspection

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Customers say: True professional
24 years of experience

Corum Engineering, P.C. was established in 2001 and offers 40 years of residential and commercial inspection and design experience. All Corum Engineering inspections and evaluations are supervised by a licensed Professional Engineer. Our main office is in Knoxville, Tenn., with a branch office in Nashville and Chattanooga. Given our strategic location, we can provide service to surrounding counties in a timely manner. Corum Engineering offers a wide range of services, a strong knowledge base, and a sincere desire to provide our clients with exceptional service from start to finish.

"They were very prompt when we needed your expert opinion. I am a licensed contractor in FL & their report confirmed my suspicions and allowed us to make a informed decision on moving forward a large investment. I would highly recommend this firm and would certainly hire them again should the need arise."

Bill F on December 2020

Corum Engineering, P.C. was established in 2001 and offers 40 years of residential and commercial inspection and design experience. All Corum Engineering inspections and evaluations are supervised by a licensed Professional Engineer. Our main office is in Knoxville, Tenn., with a branch office in Nashville and Chattanooga. Given our strategic location, we can provide service to surrounding counties in a timely manner. Corum Engineering offers a wide range of services, a strong knowledge base, and a sincere desire to provide our clients with exceptional service from start to finish.

"They were very prompt when we needed your expert opinion. I am a licensed contractor in FL & their report confirmed my suspicions and allowed us to make a informed decision on moving forward a large investment. I would highly recommend this firm and would certainly hire them again should the need arise."

Bill F on December 2020

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EHM

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EHM

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Customers say: Quality work
71 years of experience

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021

SMOLEY ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS

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SMOLEY ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS

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26 years of experience

Multi-faceted planning, engineering and consulting firm, specializing in structural engineering for wood design, masonry, steel & concrete, green design, and wind engineering, serving architects, engineers, contractors, builders, developers, and owners from many business sectors. Practice areas include residential, office, retail, commercial, and industrial markets. Currently licensed as a Professional Engineer in PA, MD, WV, VA, DC, NC, & SC. Member ASCE, SEI, AWC.

Multi-faceted planning, engineering and consulting firm, specializing in structural engineering for wood design, masonry, steel & concrete, green design, and wind engineering, serving architects, engineers, contractors, builders, developers, and owners from many business sectors. Practice areas include residential, office, retail, commercial, and industrial markets. Currently licensed as a Professional Engineer in PA, MD, WV, VA, DC, NC, & SC. Member ASCE, SEI, AWC.

Bound 4 More

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Bound 4 More

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At Bound 4 More our primary goal is to build a successful educational research Center. We operate subsidairy businesses such as mobile mechanics (Bound 4 More Automotive group) in efforts to help us fund our research. Other services may follow in the future though currently we only offer these services. Of other services are required contact us and we will help in any way possible

At Bound 4 More our primary goal is to build a successful educational research Center. We operate subsidairy businesses such as mobile mechanics (Bound 4 More Automotive group) in efforts to help us fund our research. Other services may follow in the future though currently we only offer these services. Of other services are required contact us and we will help in any way possible

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Structural engineers draw structural plans, which include detailed drawings of the structural components of a home only. Complete house plans will require additional work from an architect or draftsperson, whose drawings will take the structural drawings into account. They’ll also include more details about the finishing materials and layout of a home, including everything from roofing and flooring materials to the position of furniture, light fixtures, switches, and plumbing fixtures.

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.

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.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

Clean regularly, treat wood for weather resistance, and inspect for damage to ensure longevity.

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