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We recently completed a structural inspection for a residential remodel in Dallas, GA. The homeowner wants to enlarge an opening in a load-bearing rear exterior wall that supports both the main roof and addition roof framing.
Key findings & recommended solution:

A new beam is required to carry the roof loads.
Structural posts will support the beam (offset ~2 ft from the lower wall due to building geometry).
Cantilever floor beams using (3)-ply 2x10 members with proper nailing.
Beam connections need hangers and metal straps for uplift.
Garage wall studs below must be doubled for adequate support.

Our team provided clear, code-compliant design recommendations to make this opening safe and structurally sound.
Thinking about a home renovation or wall opening in the Dallas, Paulding County area? Let us help you do it right the first time!
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Attention Mobile Home Owners in Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina!

Need a permanent foundation certification for your manufactured home Need financing? Need to close on your loan quickly?

We provide professional HUD, FHA, CONVENTIONAL, and VA Mobile Home Foundation Certifications performed by experienced Structural Engineers. Get the fast approval you need for seamless lending processes.

Contact us today for fast, reliable inspections and certifications in your area. Click to schedule inspection and get started! 📞

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Working hard to obtain permits for clients. Jblueprints can help with construction drawings but also assist with expediting permits for peace of mind and faster delivery.

We don't just give you the blueprints, we make sure they are approved and obtain the permit for you.

Stop pulling your hair. Go ahead and call your engineer who'll also pull the permit for you

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Recently, our Principal Engineer Daniel Joita, P.E. performed a structural evaluation on a beautiful 1986 single-family home in Fayetteville, Georgia (3 bed | 2.5 bath | full basement).
During the transaction, the home inspector noticed the basement walls were bowing and out of level — a red flag that needed immediate engineering attention.
Here's what we discovered:

Two diagonal cracks in the 10-ft tall reinforced concrete basement wall under the garage
The wall had actually fractured and was pushed inward several inches
Root cause: The original garage attic framing was inadequately designed and was transferring excessive concentrated load onto the basement wall below (supporting kitchen floor joists, a structural girder, and roof loads)

Buying or selling a home in Fayetteville, Peachtree City, or anywhere in the Atlanta metro? Never skip a structural engineering evaluation when foundation or framing concerns pop up on the home inspection report. Catching these issues early can save you tens of thousands and keep your family safe.
Have a question about bowing walls, cracked foundations, or sagging floors? Drop us a DM or email — we're always happy to help!
📍 Serving Fayetteville, Peachtree City, and all of Metro Atlanta

Don't wait for small issues to become big problems. Schedule your professional structural inspection today!
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