Can you put a doorway in a structural wall?

• <div><p>Yes, you can put a doorway in a structural wall; in fact, most exterior doors are set into structural walls. The project is a little more challenging than installing a door in a non-load-bearing wall because you need a structural engineer to assess the wall and make sure it’s safe to create a wall opening. Your engineer’s report will include instructions for your contractor on how and where to install additional supports, like steel headers above the door, to distribute the weight above to the wall on either side of the door.</p></div>

Do I need a structural engineer to knock down a wall?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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: How much weight can 6 inches of concrete hold?

• <div><p>On average, 6 inches of concrete can hold around 150 pounds per square foot, but the exact weight that 6 inches of concrete can hold depends on factors such as the type of concrete, the reinforcement method, soil conditions below, and structural design. If you&rsquo;re concerned about the longevity of your concrete patio, walkway, or driveway, hire a professional to help you choose an appropriate concrete thickness and reinforcement method for your needs. </p></div>

Q: Is a structural engineer’s report worth it?

• <div><p>A structural engineer&rsquo;s report is almost always worth it, as it can help you avoid buying or overpaying for a home with structural issues. The most important thing the report does for you is provide peace of mind that you won&rsquo;t have to pay thousands of dollars for structural repairs right after closing on a property. </p></div>

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After a 3 month wait, the installation was halted when the metal trim for the shower doors turned out to be the wrong finish. This resulted in another 6 week wait for the correction. Currently waiting to contact them to schedule the door installation and mostly playing phone tag. I signed up...
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in November 2019
Had a foot bridge built for a a 16-foot span over a drainage culvert. John and his team pulled the pre-existing footings that were improperly done by the previous owner, poured new footings and built a new structure that is much more solid. I elected to go with all composite materials for all...
EXACT EXTERIOR & INTERIOR REMODELING INC
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Reviewed in October 2017
Horrible nothing was done to contract the way we wanted driveway was not done to code they smashed the side of our garage with there heavy equipment broke sill and other structural boards and ruined 5 siding panels. When we tried to work with them on fixing all the problems they verbally...
Cusatis Construction
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Reviewed in July 2017
Matt is very knowledgeable and was great to work with and the inspection was very reasonably priced compared to what other structural engineers charge. He was very responsive to phone calls and emails and showed up to our appointment right on time. He was very thorough and took the time to...
ZERRECON INC
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Reviewed in July 2017
During the scheduling process, Jenn was respectful our time. Appointments that were made were kept. During the design process, Jim was readily available to respond to our questions and concerns. He also initiated the contact when he had updates to provide. As for value, the design was not a...
Polished Concrete & Retaining Walls Inc
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Reviewed in June 2017
James Morris came to my house on time and was very professional. He took his time evaluating my foundation and explained everything he was doing. He was very patient with all my questions and was able to complete my foundation report onsite. I would highly recommend Jendusa Design & Engineering,...
Jendusa Design & Engineering, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2017
Out of three estimates, Vesel's was the lowest. Eric was sensitive to my need to keep costs low; he made suggestions about ways I could save money as well as areas where it would be best not to cut corners (e.g., flooring). He also was the only contractor who made sure my existing structural...
Vesel Services
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Reviewed in March 2016
Wally did a very good job with the masonry around the garage. The structure is set on an incline and we were concerned about rainwater flow. The garage looks great and continues to be solid and completely waterproof. We also had him do the retaining wall after we saw another one that he did,...
WALLY KING MASONRY
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Reviewed in October 2015
Accurate made a number of visits to answer my questions and explain the process. They suggested and I hired an independent structural engineer to look over the project before we settled the details which, though it also cost money, was a good thing to have done. It reinforced their assessment...
Accurate Basement Repair
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Reviewed in September 2014
The owner John and his crew are excellent workers. They are on time precise and neat .John was the lowest bidder on this but also the most informative in regard to material and design options. John is very a patient listener and was able to adapt our concerns on a few things into the project. I...
Kirch Improvements LLC
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

On average, 6 inches of concrete can hold around 150 pounds per square foot, but the exact weight that 6 inches of concrete can hold depends on factors such as the type of concrete, the reinforcement method, soil conditions below, and structural design. If you’re concerned about the longevity of your concrete patio, walkway, or driveway, hire a professional to help you choose an appropriate concrete thickness and reinforcement method for your needs.

A structural engineer’s report is almost always worth it, as it can help you avoid buying or overpaying for a home with structural issues. The most important thing the report does for you is provide peace of mind that you won’t have to pay thousands of dollars for structural repairs right after closing on a property.

Yes, you can put a doorway in a structural wall; in fact, most exterior doors are set into structural walls. The project is a little more challenging than installing a door in a non-load-bearing wall because you need a structural engineer to assess the wall and make sure it’s safe to create a wall opening. Your engineer’s report will include instructions for your contractor on how and where to install additional supports, like steel headers above the door, to distribute the weight above to the wall on either side of the door.

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.

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.

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