Are foundation walls load-bearing?

• <div><p>Yes. Foundation walls are always load-bearing.</p></div>

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Q: How do contractors cut a doorway in a concrete block wall?

• <div><p>First, most contractors will have a structural engineer create a report and plan for your project to ensure it&rsquo;s safe to cut into the load-bearing wall. The contractor will then excavate around the wall, if necessary, measure the opening&mdash;allowing for additional space to fit and level the door, and then cut the doorway out. They will likely install a steel lintel as a header over the door for support. Once the doorway is cut out, they&rsquo;ll demolish the concrete using sledge hammers and masonry chisels, clean up the surrounding concrete, and seal around the door with masonry mortar. </p></div>

Q: What building codes apply to spiral staircases?

• <div><p>Building codes for spiral staircases will vary by your location. Most local codes will specify minimum tread width, riser height, handrail requirements, and headroom. These standards help ensure safety and accessibility for all users. Always check local codes before you begin the installation to ensure compliance and avoid costly modifications or fines.</p></div>

Q: What qualifications should a structural engineer have?

• <div><p>Proper licensing and experience in residential and commercial structural projects.</p></div>

Q: Are horizontal cracks structural?

• <div><p>Many horizontal cracks in home foundations result from water and soil pressure from outside of the building or from a footing that is shifting. Under those circumstances, horizontal cracks are a structural problem that requires repair before they become worse and more difficult to fix. However, in very specific cases, thin horizontal cracks may simply be a cosmetic blemish due to concrete shrinkage. </p></div>

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They did everything we needed done and more replacing the screens on our lanai. They were efficient, professional, courteous and thorough.
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L&J Property services did a great job and did it in a timely manner. Will hire again and highly recommend the company.
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Ben and his team did an excellent job. Trees taken down weâ re close to the house and Ben and team didnâ t let anything hit the house - very much controlled cuts. One of 50â + trees needed to be taken down via a â climberâ . Ben scaled the tree and took it down cut by cut with the...
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Roberto was very knowledgeable and gave me a very realistic estimate. Project did not run over budget. The roofing crew were excellent, well trained and efficient. New materials were used and did a good job with clean up. Jamie was there to supervise and answer my concerns and questions.
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Exterior solutions of DePere, WI put a new roof on our house as well as some repairs on the soffit and fascia. We had a couple quotes, but theirs was the best price for the same quality materials and they actually included some repairs they noticed that the others did not. Sean was very easy to...
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I really wanted my garage Attic insulation removed on Short notice. They where here in two days .other companies where busy ,three weeks out . Very happy it got done .thanks Dan .
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Our wood soffit and fascia were aging in places allowing critters to enter into the attic so Jason and Kevin installed new metal soffit and fascia over the whole house, replacing wood where needed. They also replaced two motion sensor gable lights for us and one section of gutter. They did a...
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I have used Brad's Construction several times through the years. From interior renovation to replacing roofs on several homes. I will and have recommended them to my family and friends. Brad's crew was very polite and professional. They were on time, curteous, and clean up was immaculate, as if...
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Prompt and very customer-service oriented. The engineer was a true pro and great to work with.
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

First, most contractors will have a structural engineer create a report and plan for your project to ensure it’s safe to cut into the load-bearing wall. The contractor will then excavate around the wall, if necessary, measure the opening—allowing for additional space to fit and level the door, and then cut the doorway out. They will likely install a steel lintel as a header over the door for support. Once the doorway is cut out, they’ll demolish the concrete using sledge hammers and masonry chisels, clean up the surrounding concrete, and seal around the door with masonry mortar.

Building codes for spiral staircases will vary by your location. Most local codes will specify minimum tread width, riser height, handrail requirements, and headroom. These standards help ensure safety and accessibility for all users. Always check local codes before you begin the installation to ensure compliance and avoid costly modifications or fines.

Proper licensing and experience in residential and commercial structural projects.

Many horizontal cracks in home foundations result from water and soil pressure from outside of the building or from a footing that is shifting. Under those circumstances, horizontal cracks are a structural problem that requires repair before they become worse and more difficult to fix. However, in very specific cases, thin horizontal cracks may simply be a cosmetic blemish due to concrete shrinkage.

Yes. Foundation walls are always load-bearing.

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