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In total, TrustedPros has received 6 Structural Engineering projects posted by homeowners in Oakville seeking the services of local Structural Engineers. Total estimated value of these projects is $91,500.00 with a per project average of $15,250.00.
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City | #Projects | Total Value | Avg Budget |
Mississauga | 16 | $121,500.00 | $7,593.00 |
Brampton | 9 | $56,500.00 | $6,277.00 |
Hamilton | 13 | $192,500.00 | $14,807.00 |
Oakville | 6 | $91,500.00 | $15,250.00 |
I would like the advice and plans from a qualified structural engineer for permits.I have built a loft in my garage for additional storage space. I would like to know if I can remove the rafter ties / ceiling joists and increase the size of the collar ties or double them up back to back to gain the additional height. I read that I can safely raise the rafter ties a maximum of 1/3 from the current rafter tie location to the apex of the roof, ironically the existing collar ties are already at the 1/3 mark. The loft platform spanning the width of the garage (10.5ft) it will prevent the walls from bowing outward under snow load but I want to be sure to avoid roof sag under snow load. All the roof framing is 1980's 2x4, I was thinking of doubling up the 2x4 collar ties or increasing the size to 2x6 or 2x8 collar ties,I think this would be more than enough to prevent any roof sag under snow load. The roof pitch is 5/12 and the distance between the top of the rafter tie and the bottom of the collar tie is 8".
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