Need a Structural Engineer for a Home Remodeling Project
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Comments (4)Thank you for your feedback! Sombreuil_mongrel: the architectural plans noted those particular roof measurements as "existing" and also included a note that measurements would need to be verified in field. The engineer's plans also included the note that measurements would need to be verified in field. Would he be liable in this case? And yes, if the architect had taken proper measurements in the first place there would be no problem, but that's neither here nor there :/...See MoreDo I need a structural engineer for stairs?
Comments (11)Thanks everyone for the excellent info. Virgilcarter: I believe there will be a stud all the way up to the 2nd landing because the idea was to have storage under there. But the architect plans don't show that detail - should they? Casey - that's exactly what I was thinking (although I had to look up some of the terms you used). lol Chris - yeah, see your point. i don't want to go with the cheapest option, but also want to validate if i need to get an engineer before spending the money. Renovator8 - is that something that typically should come with the architect's set of construction docs, or is it not expected that they will do that? He is an excellent architect and has provided all the other elevation drawings of cabinets, bathrooms, etc. Should I ask him for the stair design? Thanks everyone!! As always, great input....See MorePergola project,, need check on engineering.
Comments (1)Yes, you can and probably should sandwich the posts. Don't know where you live but snow load and wind are the factors your structure must withstand. Check your local building codes. I'm linking an album of our pergola which contains plans. It is constructed of 2 x 12 cedar but the joists run both directions and are rabbeted, then bolted at the joints. This, in effect, makes each piece structurally a 2 x 6. Here is a link that might be useful: Pergola...See MoreStructural Engineer - What do I need to Know?
Comments (38)Thank you, renovator8. Not being savvy about these kinds of things, I'm only getting maybe half of what you're saying...if that. I'm really hopeful that the pros who do this work will have far more aptitude than I do, not to mention plenty of integrity! I briefly considered French doors, but my home (& kitchen) are so small that I was hesitant to give up the space they take up - and I don't have AC, so door (with scree) will be open much of the summer. I would consider a door with (a) big window(s) on one side (or on both sides,) though. Do you think my next step should be to hire an independent structural engineer?...See Moreci_lantro
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