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JP Jones Engineering

711 St Helens Ave
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JP Jones Engineering

711 St Helens Ave
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JP Jones Engineering is a small structural engineering firm located out of Tacoma, WA providing structural design for homeowners, contractors, and architects. Structural services provided are for residential remodels, bearing wall determination/removal, additions, new residences, and light commercial design. Jordan Jones is a fully licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Washington state specializing in structures. He has been a Tacoma local his entire life and enjoys gardening and spending time with his wife and two toddlers in his free time.

"Fast and efficient."

David S on January 2021

JP Jones Engineering is a small structural engineering firm located out of Tacoma, WA providing structural design for homeowners, contractors, and architects. Structural services provided are for residential remodels, bearing wall determination/removal, additions, new residences, and light commercial design. Jordan Jones is a fully licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Washington state specializing in structures. He has been a Tacoma local his entire life and enjoys gardening and spending time with his wife and two toddlers in his free time.

"Fast and efficient."

David S on January 2021

Douglas A Hatfield

10001 Grunewald Rd
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Douglas A Hatfield

10001 Grunewald Rd
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30 years of experience

I work with my clients to provide a management buffer between them and their needs. I'm available 24 hours a day as needed for emergencies and consultation. All requests are quoted an estimate and work is started asap. I am able to get about anything done and have the most knowledgable and competant associates to bring you quality solutions. I work with you to make sure you have coverd all of your options and are making an educated decision to minimize any adverse repercushions. I do all work myself except when necessary professional assistance is required. I am associated with the finest craftsmen available representing all trades. My goal and soul ambition is to provide the highest quality craftsmenship and materials to satisfy all of your expectations without disapointment at a fair price without surprizes at the end. Thank you for your time and consideration. References available.

I work with my clients to provide a management buffer between them and their needs. I'm available 24 hours a day as needed for emergencies and consultation. All requests are quoted an estimate and work is started asap. I am able to get about anything done and have the most knowledgable and competant associates to bring you quality solutions. I work with you to make sure you have coverd all of your options and are making an educated decision to minimize any adverse repercushions. I do all work myself except when necessary professional assistance is required. I am associated with the finest craftsmen available representing all trades. My goal and soul ambition is to provide the highest quality craftsmenship and materials to satisfy all of your expectations without disapointment at a fair price without surprizes at the end. Thank you for your time and consideration. References available.

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

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

You should pick steel for your new support beam for a few reasons. While steel is more expensive than other materials, such as laminated veneer lumber or glulam, it offers the following benefits:

  • Fire-resistant

  • Unaffected by pests

  • Longer-lasting

  • Stronger against water damage (when galvanized against rust)

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

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.

The 10 10 rule describes the formula most contractors use to determine how much to charge for a job. Allowing for 10% overhead above the total projected cost to do the work and 10% profit sets a contractor up for success, even if there are delays or other problems on the project. This formula isn’t a hard-and-fast rule, but it is a ballpark figure to begin with when estimating your expenses on a job.

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