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>

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>

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Q: Why are studs 16 inches apart?

• <div><p>In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called &quot;on-center&quot; and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called &quot;advanced framing&quot;. This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity. </p></div>

Q: How do professionals incorporate framing into existing structures?

• <div><p>By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.</p></div>

Q: How much does a structural engineer cost?

• <div><p>The average cost to hire a structural engineer is about $550, with prices generally ranging from $200 to $1,500. Structural engineers may charge a flat rate, by the project, by square footage, or an hourly rate, which is typically between $100 and $250. Many jobs, such as inspections and structural calculations, are billed at a flat rate, which often falls between $300 and $800. The final cost depends on several factors, including the project's type, scope, size, complexity, ease of access for inspection, and your geographic location.</p></div>

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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Reviewed in March 2014
They put some structural beams up in the basement to shore up the wall along the perimeter of the basement. It wasn't starting to sag but it had cracks. The price was reasonable, it was average for the market. Their responsiveness was not too great. I don't recommend using them. We had an...
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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...
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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...
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Very detailed assessment was simple to understand and offered NO wiggle room by contractors that wanted to cheat the customer by charging too much for not enough work. Really good unbiased advising! Don't spend money on an Engineer when there are approved pre-engineered solutions for the vast...
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The owner was totally professional, on time and looked to get the project done correctly and right the first time. As well, this group wanted to engage an engineer because it was a situation that required more than one set of eyes to look at it in order to decide the proper solution. They were...
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

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.

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.

The average cost to hire a structural engineer is about $550, with prices generally ranging from $200 to $1,500. Structural engineers may charge a flat rate, by the project, by square footage, or an hourly rate, which is typically between $100 and $250. Many jobs, such as inspections and structural calculations, are billed at a flat rate, which often falls between $300 and $800. The final cost depends on several factors, including the project's type, scope, size, complexity, ease of access for inspection, and your geographic location.

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