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Gibraltar Steel Buildings

12008 East Mission Avenue
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Gibraltar Steel Buildings

12008 East Mission Avenue
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12 years of experience

Gibraltar Steel Buildings specializes in the construction of Pole Buildings, Steel Buildings and Concrete Contracting. Serving Spokane and Washington State.

Gibraltar Steel Buildings specializes in the construction of Pole Buildings, Steel Buildings and Concrete Contracting. Serving Spokane and Washington State.

Inland Northwest Construction Company

6108 N BLUE SPRUCE LN
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Inland Northwest Construction Company

6108 N BLUE SPRUCE LN
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14 years of experience

Inland Northwest Construction Company is a locally owned and operated, fully licensed, insured, and bonded general contractor. We provide General Contractor Services and for most projects and services we have dedicated and skilled workmen on staff. For larger projects we maintain a comprehensive list of reliable subcontractors. Call or email Bill for an appointment and estimate: 509-869-1003 or [email protected] or find us on the web at INWCC.COM

Inland Northwest Construction Company is a locally owned and operated, fully licensed, insured, and bonded general contractor. We provide General Contractor Services and for most projects and services we have dedicated and skilled workmen on staff. For larger projects we maintain a comprehensive list of reliable subcontractors. Call or email Bill for an appointment and estimate: 509-869-1003 or [email protected] or find us on the web at INWCC.COM

ALLWEST TESTING & ENGINEERING

3005 N Industrial Ln
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ALLWEST TESTING & ENGINEERING

3005 N Industrial Ln
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26 years of experience

ALLWEST is a professional services firm providing professional services to architects, engineers, multi-national retailers, governmental agencies, commercial and residential developers, lending institutions, and individuals.

ALLWEST is a professional services firm providing professional services to architects, engineers, multi-national retailers, governmental agencies, commercial and residential developers, lending institutions, and individuals.

Meier Architecture • Engineering

8697 W. Gage Blvd.
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Meier Architecture • Engineering

8697 W. Gage Blvd.
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43 years of experience

Meier Architecture & Engineering, an Employee Owned company, is a full-service architectural and engineering consulting firm with Registered Architects and licensed Professional Engineers in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural Engineering. Formed in 1982, has successfully completed more than 6,600 projects in the past 29 years. Meier Architecture & Engineering, an award winning company providing services from coast to coast, as well as worldwide, we are licensed in 28 states and serve as members of many professional, discipline-specific associations. Mindful of our future, members of our staff are also accredited in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

Meier Architecture & Engineering, an Employee Owned company, is a full-service architectural and engineering consulting firm with Registered Architects and licensed Professional Engineers in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural Engineering. Formed in 1982, has successfully completed more than 6,600 projects in the past 29 years. Meier Architecture & Engineering, an award winning company providing services from coast to coast, as well as worldwide, we are licensed in 28 states and serve as members of many professional, discipline-specific associations. Mindful of our future, members of our staff are also accredited in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

Although the two terms are closely related and often used interchangeably, pier and beam foundations and crawl spaces are different things. A pier and beam foundation is made up of concrete piers and wooden beams and creates a space under the home known as a crawl space. There are several types of foundations that create crawl spaces, often collectively known as “crawl space foundations,” but the crawl space itself is separate from the foundation. 

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

A structural inspection report will include a detailed description of the structural engineer’s findings, applicable photographs, and recommendations to correct the issue. The contents of the report may depend on the scope of the inspection but might also include a time and cost estimate for recommended work to correct any structural problems found during the inspection. 

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

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