Author Archive for StructuralSupport
John F Mann, PE, is actively working as a structural engineer by day, and often by late evening. His own boss where he keeps the faith, drawing old-school-style on a real live oak drafting board, positioned just inside the big picture window at his office. For more information, email John at jmann77@optonline.net
Cracked Foundation Wall
Cracks in foundation walls can be of no significance or can be a major structural defect, which can be expensive to correct.
Everything You Wanted to Know about Bearing Walls
Many homeowners, would like to open up floor space, especially within older homes which often have relatively small rooms divided by walls. Removing walls however must be done carefully, keeping in mind load bearing walls.
Tips for Taking Down a Wall
Before removing walls in your home, it is essential to determine if the wall is a support wall.
How to Repair Roof Trusses
Prefabricated wood roof trusses have been used in the US for more than 30 years, but after the house is built, roof trusses are often modified incorrectly. Although damage often does not occur, the potential for major problems remains.
What to Ask a Contractor Before Starting Home Repairs
Home owners who have never hired a contractor for home repairs often approach the task anxiously. Any home owner who has seen the 1986 movie “The Money Pit” (Tom Hanks, Shelley Long) should of course repeat “it’s only a movie”.
