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Evolution Drafting
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Serving Athens, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired them to create plans for an apartment building. The process was quick and painless. Cost was good. The plans are full complete abd ready to take to builders for quotes. I will definitly use them again."
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Ascended Constructions
New to Angi

Serving Athens, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

We’re a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We offer over 40 years of industry experience. We specialize in Asphalt Shingle Roofing installation, replacement, and repairs. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Evolution Drafting
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Serving Athens, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"I had a fantastic experience working with this drafting firm. From the very first phone call, Kirsten?our drafting consultant? was clear, professional, and incredibly helpful. She explained the entire process in detail and made sure all of my questions were answered up front, which gave me immediate confidence in the team. This firm partnered with engineers and architects to get the best quote for me on a stamp for my plans after they did an exceptional job on drawing the prints that met all the requirements for permitting. Their coordination and attention to detail made the process very simple on my end. If you are looking for a highly capable drafting firm that knows how to get things done right, I highly recommend them!"
Charcoal Residential
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by23%of homeowners
Daniel Lucas Hart AIA, Architect
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Serving Athens, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We're a reputable architectural design company that specializes a variety of interior design and spatial planning projects. We take pride in our ability to exceed expectations in all aspects of business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.\n\n

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
J Nickels Interiors
New to Angi

Serving Athens, WV and surrounding areas

https://www.jnickelsinteriors.com/\n\nJ. Nickels Interiors was founded with the passion of providing design that captures a client's vision and personality to create spaces that truly enhance their lifestyle. Taking from 15 years experience; each project is approached with a unique perspective and attention to detail that is carried through from concept to completion.\n\nJohann Nickels' professional background has been a career immersed in many facets of the design industry. Johann carries a B.F.A. in Interior Architecture and Design, which further on led to designer/project manager for home renovations as well as designer for commercial and luxury multi-family projects. With a wide range of skills under his belt, he strives to make the process a seamless experience to the final product.

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.

Generally, you can tell if a home is bolted to the foundation by checking the foundation for plates. If you see that your foundational plates connect to wood or bolts protruding from them, this means that you have a bolted foundation. However, it's always wise to bring a home inspector in to confirm if your foundation is secure.

A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you’re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

Stone, marble, and brick are common building materials of Neoclassical architecture, though you will also find wood flooring and a range of natural stone tiles. Since several home styles fall under Neoclassical architects' umbrella, a range of building materials—including traditional wood framing—will make an appearance.

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