Structural Repair is one of the three major categories of Structural Engineering Services provided by Structurally Framed, Inc. (SFI). SFI provides structural engineering repairs services for existing residential and commercial building structures. These repair services are focused on providing necessary structural information and direction for strengthening proposed alterations to the building structure and/or making damaged portions of the building structure whole again. They include structural design for the repairs and developing structural construction documents for permitting and construction by a structural repair contractor hired by the property owner.
Structural repairs may be developed after the structural issues and potential causes are investigated and understood. If the cause is not understood and addressed, the repairs may not be appropriate, successful and/or they may cause further issues with the structure. Recommended repairs may turn out to be minimal to complex or extensive with the amount of engineering design, framing, materials, and construction efforts. Although extensive structural repairs may be recommended or the preferred repair solution, there still may be some cost-effective solutions to help mitigate various issues that can be considered. SFI works to understand as much about the structure, past performance, issues and causes so appropriate repairs and repair options can be presented to the property owner.
Some common structural repairs for residential homes include the following:
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- Foundation Repair – foundation cracks or basement wall cracks such as horizontal foundation cracks, vertical foundation cracks and diagonal foundation cracks, foundation wall inward leaning or bulging, vertical foundation movement, or structural material deterioration.
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- Wood Framing Repair – cracked joists, rotted or deteriorated wood framing, damaged or missing connections, or wood crushing.
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- Strengthening Existing Structures – alterations, additions, new loadings or load paths, damaged or deteriorated structural framing, improving capacity for the lateral system, improving capacity of wall and column supports, and improving capacity foundations.
SFI provides structural engineered repairs to address these and many other building structural issues.
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IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE: Horizontal foundation cracks can be a serious indication of a structural foundation wall failure that may be a precursor of a future structural collapse that needs immediate attention for the safety and structural integrity of the foundation wall and the supported structure directly above it. If you have any visible horizontal foundation cracks, call SFI today for a foundation inspection and structural condition assessment of this potentially serious issue. SFI will consult with you on our findings and recommendations including if temporary shoring or bracing is recommended until structural repairs can be made. If structural repairs are needed, SFI can help.
Do you need Structural Repairs?
This is not always a straightforward answer, and it can depend on a multitude of factors. In general, the overall condition and severity of the structural issue and framing will often determine if structural repairs are recommended or required for the safety and structural integrity of the structure. Some visible distress such as interior drywall cracks can provide important clues to structural issues and a subtle indication of a concealed structure issue that once exposed may require further attention and repair.
If you have visible foundation cracks, interior cracks in basement walls or elsewhere, excessive deflections, material deterioration, ongoing building movement, and/or other structural distress and concerns, then call SFI to perform a structural engineering inspection as an initial part of a structural condition assessment. Our qualified structural engineers will consult with you on our findings and recommendations to help you make an informed decision to move forward.
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