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Services
Residential Construction
- The end-use of the structure being built must be as a home, i.e., a dwelling, and the structure being built must be constructed using traditional wood frame construction materials and methods.
- The limited use of structural steel in a predominantly wood-frame home, such as a steel I-beam to help support wood framing, does not disqualify a structure from being considered residential construction.
- Traditional wood frame construction materials and methods will be characterized by
- Framing materials: Wood (or equivalent cold-formed sheet metal stud) framing, not steel or concrete; wooden floor joists and roof structures.
- Exterior wall structure: Wood (or equivalent cold-formed sheet metal stud) framing or masonry brick or block.
- Methods: Traditional wood frame construction techniques.
Commercial Construction
Commercial buildings are buildings that are used for commercial purposes, and include office buildings, warehouses, and retail buildings (e.g. convenience stores, 'big box' stores, and shopping malls). In urban locations, a commercial building may combine functions, such as offices on levels 2-10, with retail on floor 1. When space allocated to multiple functions is significant, these buildings can be called multi-use.
Basements
From a structural point of view, you might think that all basements are created equal. But the reality is that every basement has its own nuances, strengths, and weaknesses.
Whether you own a home with an existing basement, are in the market for a home that has one, or are hoping to build a new home that includes a basement, it’s essential to understand the relationship between the basement and other foundation issues.