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Q: Are all exterior walls load-bearing?

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

Q: If you do the work yourself, how can you be sure your home is still structurally sound?

• <div><p>If you intend to do the majority of the work yourself, you can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-architect-cost.htm">pay to hire an architect</a> or a structural engineer to ensure your home remains structurally sound. They can help with the planning to make sure everything is up to code and safe for your family. On the other hand, if you&rsquo;re not sure your home will be completely safe when you&rsquo;ve completed the project, let a pro do the job.</p></div>

Q: How deep does a monolithic slab need to be?

• <div><p>The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation&mdash;which are built into a monolithic slab&mdash;sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.</p></div>

Q: How can you tell if a crack is structural?

• <div><p>Foundation cracks that are 1/8 inch wide or less, aren&rsquo;t uneven across the gap, and don&rsquo;t continue widening over time are usually just normal settling cracks and don&rsquo;t suggest structural issues. Horizontal cracks and stair-step cracks on foundation walls, any cracks that continue widening, are wider than 1/8 inch, or where one side juts out beyond the other, are often indicative of structural damage.</p></div>

Q: Do squeaky floors mean structural damage?

• <div><p>No, squeaky floors do not always mean there is structural damage. The noise is often caused by friction from issues like loose floorboards, gaps between the subfloor and joists, or loose subflooring. While many squeaks are harmless, persistent or worsening noise could indicate a more severe problem. If you notice other signs of structural damage&mdash;such as soft or sagging floors, cracks running from the wall to the ceiling, or horizontal cracks in your foundation&mdash;it's best to have a professional inspect your floor to determine the root cause.</p></div>

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We had a roof and gutters installed by Paul Crandall Roofing in 2021. They installed the shingles on the hip crooked and had to replace it, they roofed over the bathroom vent, they forgot to install a vent for a range hood, we had to remind them to install a cricket behind our masonry chimney. ...
Paul Crandall & Associates Inc
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Reviewed in August 2023
Very professional service from start to finish. As a construction individual myself Dave and his crew paid attention to detail and customer service. From the materials we picked out and him explaining why certain materials work better than others. The work was performed in a timely manner and...
Dialed In Roofing & Exteriors
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Reviewed in February 2021
We had MKE Design Build do a complete interior renovation of our first and second floors. They did a fantastic job and we couldn't be happier with the result. We asked them to do quite a bit of woodwork and their wood finishers did some really outstanding work. We give them our highest...
MKE Design Build, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2017
A+ They were very professional and did high quality work. They took down the old junk that was there, then built a nice stone mailbox pillar and remounted my mailbox. They poured the concrete footing then cemented lannon stone in place to build a high quality structure that will last many years.
QUALITY RESTORATION SERVICES INC
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Reviewed in October 2016
My wife and I purchased a home and immediately had water issues in the basement. We contacted a number a water proof contractors and settled on Haase and Son's to do the work. Josh was extremely professional and patient. He took the time to answer all questions and quoted a very fair price. He...
Haase & Sons Construction
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Reviewed in August 2016
<p>My wife was in a accident at 4:45 in the afternoon, the car could not be driven and had to be towed.</p> <p>Called Meticulous and talked to Brent who arranged the tow and by 5:30 the car was picked up.</p> <p>They handled everything with the insurance adjuster.</p> <p>When the time came to...
Meticulous Auto Body
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Reviewed in November 2015
They did an excellent job from start to finish. Steve did the best job of any of the three companies at explaining to me what, why and how things needed to be done, and his crew were always able to answer a question. They were promptly there at 8 am every day, worked hard and cleaned up. My new...
Continental Waterproofing of WI,LLC
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Reviewed in July 2015
I was hoping he'd come to our home and give us ideas but instead told us to compare prices of the materials, decide the shape and then call back. Having no idea what would be best for our patio situation, I was frustrated as how to begin. ie-best weathering wood, shape of pergola, best way...
Mr. Bilder
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Reviewed in January 2014
The house was built in 2006 and has a 10 year structural warranty. In the first 2 years of ownership we had to hire a lawyer to get the title company used to settle out of court with the land owner, as they never saw that the title was released for the land our home was built on. Then we...
WILLIAM RYAN HOMES
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Reviewed in September 2013
This was the fourth remodel we did on our 1970s home. With moderate to poor experiences on the previous three projects, we were nervous about proceeding with such a major remodel. Heather Scott of Heather Scott Designs did the design and while she expressed we could use whatever contractor we...
BUNKER CONSTRUCTION INC
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Construct Boss

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Serving Newburg, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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"Dan from Construct Boss recently remodeled our 30 year old bathroom and brought it from hideous to absolutely beautiful. Dan was respectful of both our time schedule and our budget. He made informed suggestions when we didn't quite know what to choose and he walked us through every selection and procedure. He was skilled, professional and a genuinely nice guy. The end result was better than I ever could have imagined. He will now forever be our go-to guy for our future projects. If you're looking for an honest guy to do a fabulous job, Dan at Construct Boss is your man."

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Splendid Engineering, Inc.

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Serving Newburg, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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Civil Fox Engineering, LLC

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Serving Newburg, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

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.

If you intend to do the majority of the work yourself, you can pay to hire an architect or a structural engineer to ensure your home remains structurally sound. They can help with the planning to make sure everything is up to code and safe for your family. On the other hand, if you’re not sure your home will be completely safe when you’ve completed the project, let a pro do the job.

The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation—which are built into a monolithic slab—sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.

Foundation cracks that are 1/8 inch wide or less, aren’t uneven across the gap, and don’t continue widening over time are usually just normal settling cracks and don’t suggest structural issues. Horizontal cracks and stair-step cracks on foundation walls, any cracks that continue widening, are wider than 1/8 inch, or where one side juts out beyond the other, are often indicative of structural damage.

No, squeaky floors do not always mean there is structural damage. The noise is often caused by friction from issues like loose floorboards, gaps between the subfloor and joists, or loose subflooring. While many squeaks are harmless, persistent or worsening noise could indicate a more severe problem. If you notice other signs of structural damage—such as soft or sagging floors, cracks running from the wall to the ceiling, or horizontal cracks in your foundation—it's best to have a professional inspect your floor to determine the root cause.

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