This involves removing a load-bearing wall and installing a new support system to redistribute the weight.
Load-bearing walls transfer weight of your house to the foundation. Removing or altering them improperly can compromise the building’s stability and safety. Our experienced Oregon licensed structural engineers can perform the required load calculations, create structural plans and permit sets for construction approval.
Removing load-bearing walls can be a great way to achieve open-concept interiors. It's important to consult a qualified structural engineer before making any changes to a load-bearing wall.
Our structural engineers can assist by performing the necessary load calculations to determine safe structural specifications. Additionally, they can develop structural plans and permit sets for the following:
This involves removing a load-bearing wall and installing a new support system to redistribute the weight.
This involves adding a new load-bearing wall to support additional weight or to create a new room or space in a structure.
This involves removing an existing load-bearing wall and installing a new load-bearing wall in its place.
This involves adding support to an existing load-bearing wall to strengthen it and prevent structural problems.
The placement and size of the opening must be carefully considered to ensure that the load-bearing capacity of the wall is not compromised.
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