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Firas Abdelahad, P.E., M.S., Lauded for Expertise in Structural Engineering and Design.
Mr. Firas Abdelahad, P.E., is principal engineer and owner of Pittsburgh Design & Engineering Services LLC

Firas Abdelahad
Mar 20, 20233 min read
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Can You Safely Remove My Wall? A Guide to Understanding Load Bearing Walls
Let's talk about load bearing walls, how to look for specific signs to help you determining when a wall load bearing or not.

Firas Abdelahad
Mar 19, 20233 min read
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Signs and Solutions for Bowing Foundation Walls
Is my foundation wall bowing ? Do I need to reinforce my wall and do I need to install an interior French drain system

Firas Abdelahad
Feb 4, 20233 min read
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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.

Firas Abdelahad
Oct 17, 20223 min read
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Investing in Flipped or Rehabbed Houses
Flipped and Rehabbed Houses: What to Look for Before You Buy People often ask me about my thoughts on flipped or rehabbed houses, and my...

Firas Abdelahad
Sep 13, 20222 min read
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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...

Firas Abdelahad
Feb 19, 20221 min read
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Pittsburgh Structural Engineer Works With Local Architect And Draftsman To Provide More Services
https://www.yahoo.com/now/pittsburgh-structural-engineer-works-local-025200927.html A structural engineer and local architect, work...

Firas Abdelahad
Dec 16, 20212 min read
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Nominated as Top Engineering Startup Company in Pennsylvania
We are excited and extremely humbled to announce that we received an email from Startup Pill that we were mentioned in their article...

Firas Abdelahad
Apr 9, 20211 min read
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Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Open Concept Floor Plans in Structural Engineering
One of the most prevalent terms in 2020 and the current real estate market pertains to home buyers and investors contemplating the...

Firas Abdelahad
Mar 29, 20213 min read
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Key Differences between a Contractor and an Engineer in the Construction Industry
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

Firas Abdelahad
Jan 6, 20213 min read
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WHY YOU SHOULD CALL US NOW
A licensed and registered professional engineer will visit your property, evaluate and discuss your concerns.

Firas Abdelahad
Dec 31, 20202 min read
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Snow loads on Roofs
Snow loads impact on Roofs for residential and commercial buildings.

Firas Abdelahad
Dec 16, 20202 min read
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Structural Deficiencies (I)
Structural Engineers tend to see most deficiencies than many others due to their training, work and inspection they perform.

Firas Abdelahad
Dec 9, 20202 min read
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Navigating the Foundation's Settlement: A Comprehensive Q&A Guide
Foundation Settlement is rather a common issues and many homeowners in Pittsburgh experience it in their lifetime.

Firas Abdelahad
Nov 17, 20202 min read
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Case Study: Restoring Structural Integrity in a South Hills Home (Sagging Floor)
November 2020 Pittsburgh Design & Engineering Services- Floor Sag At Pittsburgh Design & Engineering Services, we were recently consulted...

Firas Abdelahad
Nov 9, 20202 min read
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