Firas Abdelahad
The Challenge of Balancing Cost Savings and Structural Integrity in Residential Construction
Introduction Residential construction projects often involve a delicate dance between design professionals, contractors, and homeowners....
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Firas Abdelahad
- Aug 7
- 3 min
Strengthening Home Foundations: The role of Pittsburgh’s Top Rated Structural Engineers
Strengthening Home Foundations (Foundation Reinforcement): The role of Pittsburgh’s Top Rated Structural Engineers
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Firas Abdelahad
- Jul 29
- 3 min
Transforming Homes Safely: The Vital Role of Structural Engineers in Residential Remodeling Projects
Transforming Homes Safely: The Vital Role of Structural Engineers in Residential Remodeling Projects
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Firas Abdelahad
- Mar 19
- 3 min
Is My Wall a Load Bearing wall ?
Let's talk about load bearing walls, how to look for specific signs to help you determining when a wall load bearing or not.
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Firas Abdelahad
- Feb 4
- 2 min
Is my Foundation wall bowing ?
Is my foundation wall bowing ? Do I need to reinforce my wall and do I need to install an interior French drain system
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Firas Abdelahad
- Oct 17, 2022
- 2 min
Deck's Requirements Per DCA6-2015
Engineers are trained to interpret codes, standards and other requirements of local jurisdiction & to use their best engineering judgement.
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Firas Abdelahad
- Feb 19, 2022
- 1 min
FISH TANK WEIGHT IMPACT ON LIVING ROOM FLOOR
Do I need a structural engineer to evaluate if I can add a fish tank in my house ? I often get requests from different clients about the...
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Firas Abdelahad
- Jan 6, 2021
- 3 min
Contractor Vs. Engineer
Do I really need to hire an engineer?An engineering opinion doesn’t get the work done so why pay for it if a contractor can provide one free
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Firas Abdelahad
- Dec 9, 2020
- 2 min
Structural Deficiencies (I)
Structural Engineers tend to see most deficiencies than many others due to their training, work and inspection they perform.
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Firas Abdelahad
- Nov 17, 2020
- 2 min
Foundation’s Settlement Q & A:
Foundation Settlement is rather a common issues and many homeowners in Pittsburgh experience it in their lifetime.
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Firas Abdelahad
- Nov 9, 2020
- 2 min
Case Study (Floor Sag)
November 2020 I was recently consulted to assess a sag in a single-family house located in the South Hills area of Pittsburgh. Here’s the...
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