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  1. Severely Cracked and Failing Foundation
    Cracked Fdn
    Rinaldi Engineering was retained to evaluate this collapsing residential foundation. RE prepared a plan detailing a complete foundation replacement.
  2. Failed Roof Truss
    Failed Roof Truss
    a failing attic roof truss connection. While checking the adjacent roof trusses for adequacy to support a simple A/C unit, RE discovered this failing truss connection in the attic. RE prepared a plan showing necessary repairs to all the trusses to prevent collapse.
  3. Steel & Wood Frame Deck Design
    High Deck
    This high-off-the-ground steel and wood frame deck was designed by Rinaldi Engineering. Special attention had to be given to the steel-to-brick connections.
  4. Improperly Repaired Valley Rafter
    Failed Rafter
    Rinaldi Engineering was asked by the local Building Official to evaluate the roof framing, including this failed valley rafter, and prepare a plan detailing necessary repairs.
Tree Damaged Roof Framing
Rinaldi Engineering evaluated the framing and designed repairs and changesto strengthen the roof to today's standards.
Brick Fireplace Wall
This brick wall is "pulling away" from the framing. Rinaldi Engineering investigated and found that the necessary steel wall ties were installed improperly. 
Improper Framing
Incorrectly Repaired Rafter
Rinaldi Engineering evaluated the framing and designed repairs and changesto strengthen the roof to today's standards.
RE was retained to investigate collapsing floors in this 115 year old, 5-story apartment building. RE supervised the limited ceiling demolition to expose failed framing. RE design of repairs and changes to make the building structurally sound, requiring 19 sheets of plans.

RE was retained to evaluate this so-called rafter "repair", and prepare a sketch showing proper, structurally sound repairs.
  1. Poorly "Repaired" Main Beam
    "Repaired" Beam
    RE performed a full home inspection and found this improperly repaired, sagging beam.
  2. Failed Roof Truss
    Failed Roof Truss
    This failing/sagging roof truss is in a warehouse. RE analyzed the trusses and prepared a plan detailing required repairs
  3. Cracked Cathedral Ceiling
    Cracked Ceiling
    RE was called in to investigate the seriousness of this ceiling crack. RE found out-of-plumb exterior walls. This indicated a serious structural deficiency. RE designed framing changes, including steel cable ties, that brought the walls back to plumb.
  4. Unsupported Floor Joists
    Tipped Foundation
    Rinaldi Engineering performed a residential structure inspection and found that the foundation wall had tipped out, leaving these floor joists with no support.