1. What is a load bearing wall? There are two types of walls in your home: load-bearing and non-load bearing. A load bearing wall is a structural element that helps to transfer weight from the roof down to the foundation.…
The February the temperatures in Minneapolis have reached a low of -20 degrees F and a high of 40 degrees F. These are the kinds of temperatures swings we expect to see over the course of a Minnesota winter. However, these…
Knowing when to hire a residential structural engineer can be confusing. It’s not often that you have a need for their services, but when you do, their expertise may be crucial to help make important decisions on a sale, purchase…
Structural engineers focus on the physical integrity and design of projects such as buildings, bridges, and tunnels. It is their job to make sure the physical structure maintain integrity and are able to handle the loads and forces they encounter.…
The most common remodel questions we get at Complete Building Solutions are regarding the removal of a wall for expansions and making open floor plans. Commonly these inquiries would include walls between the kitchen and the living room to create…
In Minnesota, there are some excellent references that can be used as a guide for the design and construction of residential driveways. However, what is needed is a code that addresses the key elements of a driveway structure. I find…
As an engineering consulting firm overseeing projects, Complete Building Solutions has been serving Minnesota homeowners with home performance issues for years, and we provide solutions that last! CBS will typically test for heat loss using a thermal camera before and…