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J. Casey Consulting
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Serving Boomer, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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Jennifer W. Casey is a registered engineer and licensed contractor. Her ability to look at a situation from both perspectives is unique. Ms. Casey has over twenty-five (25) years of experience involving structural design, inspection and construction. She has been responsible for the complete design of both state- and federally-funded projects which involve hydraulic studies, structural design and contract plan preparation. She is able to perform hands-on visual inspections which include free climbing, confined spaces, and equipment assisted inspections. Ms. Casey is experienced in commercial and residential applications. She understands the procedures in preparing complex bids, overhead, and operational costs. She is versed in construction industry standard practices. Her experience as an employer adds another dimension to her ability to assess construction operations. Ms. Casey holds certification as a Master Plans Examiner. This position requires her to review building plan

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

A construction manager is particularly useful in the case of a large-scale build with custom design elements, so it’s usually worth it to hire one. They can help manage your budget, maintain quality control, oversee timelines, and navigate unexpected hurdles. While construction managers are pricey, they can actually save money in the long run by identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring the project stays within budget.

The National Association of Home Builders requires repair of any foundation crack of more than one quarter of an inch, although local regulations may vary. In general, any visible crack that is growing in size, allowing water through, or that you have just noticed, is a good reason to call a structural engineer. Cracks can be a sign of a sinking foundation, so an inspection is a good idea for your peace of mind.

Structural engineers are necessary for projects involving alterations to load-bearing structures, foundation work, and compliance with safety standards. This includes home expansions, retaining walls, and significant repairs that impact a property's integrity.

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.

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