At North Frame Engineers we understand building a new home is a unique endeavor. We pride ourselves in bringing home designs to reality. We aim to provide contractors with the support they need to get the job done right, on time, and within budget. This is all done to provide the homeowner a lasting legacy built with care and expertise.
For Architects: We collaborate with you to bring your creative visions to life. We provide the expertise to engineer innovative designs, ensuring they are structurally sound and buildable, while maintaining the integrity of your architectural intent.
For Contractors: We deliver clear, concise, and constructible structural plans and specifications. Our thorough documentation and support throughout the construction process help to streamline projects, minimize delays, and ensure quality craftsmanship.
For Homeowners: We provide the peace of mind that comes from knowing your home is built on a solid foundation. We work closely with your architect and builder to ensure your home is safe, durable, and designed to meet your family's needs for generations to come. We are committed to creating a home that is both beautiful and structurally sound.
North Frame Engineering provides expert structural engineering services for commercial projects, ensuring the safety, stability, and durability of your investment. We understand that your building is more than just a structure - it's a foundation for your business success. We collaborate with owners and the design team to provide you with a constructible design that supports your operational needs and provides a lasting structure for your business.
Structural Design for Retail Spaces: Ensuring the safety and functionality of storefronts, shops, and restaurants.
Office Building Design: Creating efficient and safe structural plans for small office buildings or tenant improvements.
Warehouse and Storage Facility Design: Designing structures for storage, distribution, and light industrial use.
Structural Evaluation and Inspection: Assessing the condition of existing commercial buildings for renovations, expansions, or change of use.
Seismic Retrofitting: Upgrading the structural components of older buildings to meet current seismic codes.
Tenant Improvement Structural Design: Designing structural modifications for interior renovations or build-outs within existing commercial spaces.
Design of Accessory Structures: Engineering standalone structures such as canopies, awnings, and signage supports.
North Frame Engineering provides innovative and custom structural solutions for unique architectural features and specialty structures. Our expertise includes:
Custom Truss Designs: Engineering unique and complex truss systems for both structural and aesthetic purposes.
Canopy and Awning Design: Engineering safe and visually striking canopies and awnings for residential and commercial spaces.
Stair and Railing Design: Creating structurally sound and code-compliant staircases and railings, including complex and custom designs.
Outdoor Structures: Designing decks, pergolas, and other outdoor living spaces that enhance your property and withstand the elements.
Custom Structural Elements: Providing engineering solutions for a wide range of unique structural features, including:
Fireplaces
Water features and pool enclosures
Art installations
Other architectural elements
North Frame Engineering provides expert foundation design and earth retention solutions to ensure the stability and longevity of your project. Our services include:
Foundation Design: We design foundation systems tailored to your specific site conditions, soil type, and building loads. This includes:
Shallow Foundations (e.g., spread footings, mats)
Deep Foundations (e.g., piles, piers)
Pre Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) foundations
Retaining Wall Design: We design retaining walls to resist lateral earth pressure and support grade changes, utilizing various materials and construction methods.
North Frame Engineering provides comprehensive existing building evaluation services to assess the structural integrity and safety of existing structures. Our evaluations help clients make informed decisions regarding renovations, additions, repairs, and change of use.
Proposed Renovations or Additions: Significant changes to a building's structure require an assessment to ensure the existing structure can support the new loads.
Suspected Damage: Events such as earthquakes, floods, fires, or vehicle impacts can cause structural damage that needs to be evaluated.
Observed Problems: Signs of structural issues, such as cracks in walls or foundations, sagging floors, or leaning walls, necessitate a professional evaluation.
Change of Use: When a building's intended use changes, a structural assessment ensures it can safely accommodate the new occupancy and loads.
Due Diligence: Potential buyers or sellers may request a structural assessment as part of a real estate transaction.