Hamilton Structural Engineers Blog

Expert insights and practical guidance on residential structural engineering, including renovations, inspections, foundations, and code compliance.

Do I Need An Engineer To Repair Cut Floor Joists In Hamilton?

How to document a cut joist, avoid ineffective fixes, and define an appropriate repair scope.

Plan service openings in floor joists without relying on generic hole and notch rules.

See why relocating a bearing beam requires a full load-path review, not just a new beam size.

Plan a higher ceiling by tracing the roof structure, supports, services, and enclosure constraints.

Why ceiling joists may be structural, what removal changes, and what to verify before demolition.

A Hamilton renovation guide to rafter alterations, load paths, documentation, and repair scope.