Structural Engineering

Our team specializes in designing projects located throughout the high wind zones of the Texas Gulf Coast. Our experience includes mild reinforced concrete, post-tensioned concrete, timber, steel and masonry structures. We offer comprehensive structural engineering services to meet your needs.

Our Structural Engineering Services

Whether it is commercial, residential, institutional, or speciality designs such precast/prestressed concrete structures, we are always ready to use our expertise guided by your vision to achieve the desired goal. We can provide structural design services to a wide range of clients, including architects, contractors, design professionals, and public agencies.

Our variety of services include the design, construction, and maintenance of structural systems, and the structural analysis of the materials used for building engineering structures to ensure their structural integrity while serving their intended uses.

While designing these structures, we utilize most suitable construction materials including reinforced concrete, structural steel, cold-formed steel, CMU, wood, precast/prestressed concrete, and other unique materials.

prestressed concrete, and other unique materials.

We can also provide a thorough review of your framing plans, checking for adequate materials and design. We meticulously verify load calculations and mark any areas of concern to ensure your safety and satisfaction. In addition, we offer recommendations to improve deficiencies or value engineer your project. Our expertise covers all aspects of floor, wall, and roof framing plans.

Overview of our Engineering Design Solutions

Residential Remodel Plans
Residential remodel plans allow you to change the structure of your existing property, whether it be for an open floor plan, converting attic space to livable space, modifying your structural layout, expanding rooms, vaulting your existing ceilings, changing your two-door garage to one door, or framing new doorways and windows. With residential remodeling plans, you can adjust the interior of your home to utilize the space for your needs and increase property values.

New Foundation Design
We provide new foundation design services to ensure the structural safety and optimal performance of your building. We do everything from site investigation and structural analysis to designing the foundation and construction specifications. Our new foundation designs promise to optimize your performance as well as your expenses. We specialize in slab-on-grade post-tension pier and beam foundation plans for new construction and/or additions to existing properties. It is beneficial to have geotechnical reports provided to ensure that your foundation is designed appropriately for the site’s soil conditions.

New Build Plans

At Windstorm Engineering, we design detailed new build plans according to customers’ needs and demands within the scope of their architectural plans.

Our plans include the following:

Framing Notes
Wind Bracing Notes
Slab Foundation Plan
1st Level Sheathing Plan
1st Level Floor Framing (For Pier And Beam Construction)
2nd Level Floor Framing Plan
2nd Level Sheathing Plan
2nd Level Ceiling Framing Plan
Roof Framing Plan
Framing Details
Foundation Details
Footing Details (For Pier And Beam Construction)

Addition Plans
Adding additional square footage, whether up or out, such as adding a second floor, extending your existing livable space, and creating outdoor living areas and gabled roofs, Structural dimensions require an initial site visit along with either architectural drawings or design plans with elevations, dimensions, and materials intended for construction. The plans will encompass the foundation plan, full framing plan, roof plan, and wind bracing.

Structural Engineering New Addition Plans

Framing Plans
Framing plans involve detailed information about the structural framework, such as constructing and arranging walls, floors, roofs, or supporting structures. For example, roof framing for solar panel installation, removal of load-bearing walls, bracing interior framing for HVAC component installation based on weight and size, and additional bracing design for hot tubs on patios and roofs.

Structural Engineering Framing Plans Design

Drainage Planning
Is your property prone to water pooling when it rains? Essential in all areas, from agriculture to urban planning and everything in between, our expertly engineered drainage plans are designed to help prevent flooding, soil erosion, and detrimental foundation shifts. Improper drainage is a leading cause of foundation issues and can contribute to mold growth within the home. Proper water management is critical to the long-term health and foundation performance of your home.

Windstorm Engineering will be your partner in ensuring effective water management solutions for your property!

We offer a comprehensive range of services that cater to the diverse needs of our clients. From meticulous engineering reports to detailed plans, we have consistently demonstrated our ability to tackle projects of varying complexity.

We understand that every project is unique, and our tailored solutions reflect this awareness.

Our commitment to our fellow Texans extends beyond our professional services. We take immense pride in our role as stewards of the construction industry on the Gulf Coast. For us, it’s not just about completing projects; it’s about contributing to the creation of a safer and better-built environment.

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