Were you shocked to find serious amounts of frost in your attic this winter? Did it look something like this? Do not be alarmed. There is a perfectly good reason…
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We all know the significance of altering a home’s structural system. Accidentally removing a load bearing wall can cause severe on-going issues for homes or other building structures! Let's go…
As structural engineer consultants, we work with a lot of awesome professionals. It’s only fair to share our favorite and most trusted business partners with you via our regular featured…
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A structural engineer is imperative for the overall structural integrity of a building. They are responsible for the technical aspects of construction such as determining the loads (weight of structural…
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Just when everyone thought winter was over, Minnesotan’s got slammed with over 18 inches of snow! April never fails to keep us on our toes. As you know, snowy winters…
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Complete Building Solutions gets calls weekly regarding visible cracks in walls and ceilings. Many times, these cracks are appearing in our client's brand new construction builds. This can be indicative…
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Do you know anyone with a big ugly eye sore in their home or workplace? Unintentionally exposed venting systems and mechanical features can be both aesthetically displeasing and functionally inefficient.…
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Cutting into concrete can be dangerous and costly to repair if mistakes are made. If you are worried about cutting into your concrete, for whatever reason, keep the old saying…
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Step and horizontal cracking in your home can indicate that your foundation is under stress. This can be nerve-wracking to a homeowner especially if they are looking to buy or…
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A shearwall is a wall that is designed to handle not only vertical loads but horizontal loads from factors such as wind. Most building’s exterior walls are shearwalls since they…
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