Recent content by matty

The specs from the engineer do not specify that is needs rebar in it. It just states a fully grouted CMU pier. The info in the blue at the top is basically the report that i received from him. Nealtw, i was going to ask if i need to make the CMU Pier up to the same height at the others, or if i...

My other question would be, could I use solid cement blocks and grout between, to then not have to pour grout down the holes of the blocks? Fortunately I have about 4.75 feet between the ground and floor joists, and I am only 5'6 so it is good for me working under the house, not really...

The wall I am removing is in the center of my house, between the living room and dining room. I have put below in blue the information from the engineer. I am located in Macon, GA. The home has a block foundation on the outside perimeter and then piers space under the house that the floor beams...

Good Morning! First post here. I did a search and didn't find anything. I am getting ready to embark on the main living space renovation. I had the engineer out and sized the beam for me and give me the details. I have 1 question in which the engineer hasn't responded, so I wanted to ask you...

Hello everyone! My name is Matthew and I currently reside in central Georgia. I am currently renovating my home. When I bought it, it wasn't updated, built in 1980 and about 1800 square feet. It hasn't had anything more than paint, and 1 room with a newer floor, but still older. To date I have...