Expertise

Enlarging a bay window brings in more light, opens a home up to a terrace or garden and modernises a facade. But when the opening affects a load-bearing wall, the work requires the structure to be checked beforehand.…

In an interior renovation, demolishing partitions is often considered to open up spaces and change the layout of an apartment or house. While some partitions are clearly non-load-bearing, others can be a more complex case.…

Opening a load-bearing wall is often seen as a daunting project. Many clients worry about cracks, sagging, problems with the co-owners' association or risks to the stability of the building. Yet opening a load-bearing wall can be…

Before altering a building, it is important to know the real condition of its structure. A structural diagnostic identifies sensitive points, any weaknesses and the technical solutions to plan for before work begins. This step is…

Opening a load-bearing wall is a project that can transform an interior space, enlarge a room or create better circulation in a home. But before any work begins, it is essential to check the existing structure in order to…

Creating a floor opening makes it possible to cut through a floor to install a staircase, link two levels or change the interior layout of a building. But this work directly affects the structure of the floor and requires serious technical analysis.…

Calling on a concrete structural engineer is essential whenever a project affects the stability, strength or alteration of a building. A load-bearing structure must never be modified without prior technical analysis, because poor…