{"id":12184,"date":"2021-12-10T07:29:26","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T20:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mfsengineering.com.au\/?p=12184"},"modified":"2022-10-16T21:53:32","modified_gmt":"2022-10-16T10:53:32","slug":"structural-for-homeowner-part-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mfsengineering.com.au\/building-damages\/structural-for-homeowner-part-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Forensic Structural Engineering for Homeowners Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><style>\/*! elementor - v3.6.5 - 27-04-2022 *\/<br \/>\n.e-container.e-container--row .elementor-spacer-inner{width:var(--spacer-size)}.e-container.e-container--column .elementor-spacer-inner,.elementor-column .elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--spacer-size)}<\/style> <style>\/*! elementor - v3.6.5 - 27-04-2022 *\/<br \/>\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Forensic Structural Engineering and Why is it Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-66c69a8\" data-block-id=\"66c69a8\"><style>.stk-66c69a8{height:30px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When most people hear the word \u201cforensic,\u201d they immediately think of murder or their favorite murder mystery series. However, forensic structural engineering has nothing to do with death and is actually crucial for homeowners to understand. Forensic structural engineering is a branch of engineering that focuses on investigating the safety of structures. The main job of a forensic structural engineer is to determine the cause of structural failure in homes, buildings and other structures, like bridges. But what does this mean for a homeowner?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is crucial for homeowners to understand forensic structural engineering as it is directly related to their biggest assets, their house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-cca9720\" data-block-id=\"cca9720\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do you need a forensic structural engineer?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-3869b75\" data-block-id=\"3869b75\"><style>.stk-3869b75{height:30px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Being a homeowner is a lot of work. Whether you were renting an apartment or renting a home before you decided to purchase a house of your own, it\u2019s a big step from renting to owning. When you rent a property, you aren\u2019t held responsible for the majority of the upkeep. Many people don\u2019t realize how many responsibilities come along with owning a home until they purchase a home themselves. As a <a href=\"https:\/\/mfsengineering.com.au\/solutions\/homeowners-and-investors\/\">homeowner<\/a> it\u2019s imperative that you understand the role of a forensic expert because you will undoubtedly require their services at one point or another. Here are just two reasons why forensic structural engineers are important to a homeowner:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-5e59b54\" data-block-id=\"5e59b54\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><style>\/*! elementor - v3.6.5 - 27-04-2022 *\/<br \/>\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/mfsengineering.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog14.png\" alt=\"Cracked Wall, Brocken Wall\" class=\"wp-image-22832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mfsengineering.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog14.png 777w, https:\/\/mfsengineering.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog14-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/mfsengineering.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog14-768x508.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-2cf6232\" data-block-id=\"2cf6232\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">They can determine the cause of pre-existing damage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-99c96b2\" data-block-id=\"99c96b2\"><style>.stk-99c96b2{height:30px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have recently purchased a home, you likely appraised it first. However, sometimes flaws in the home go unnoticed until you\u2019re the one living in it. Maybe everything seems fine at first, but then you begin to notice not one crack, but many cracks in walls surrounding the home. You may think nothing of it at first- maybe these were just accidents that occurred randomly over time. However, if there is a pattern of cracks, it could be indicative of a larger structural issue. This is something that a forensic structural engineer would be able to determine. Read more about our PrePurchase inspection <a href=\"https:\/\/mfsengineering.com.au\/services\/pre-purchase-building-inspection\/\">Here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-5a18c09\" data-block-id=\"5a18c09\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">They can tell whether you caused damage in the home<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-7799dc5\" data-block-id=\"7799dc5\"><style>.stk-7799dc5{height:30px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a relatively new homeowner, but have been living in the home for a few years, when a new problem pops up you\u2019re likely to assume that you\u2019re the culprit. For example, if you\u2019ve been living in a home for a few years now and suddenly cracks in the walls are appearing, it may seem like you did something to cause the cracks. Maybe you slammed a door too hard or hit the wall with furniture and didn\u2019t notice. However, the cracks in walls could be sprouting up now because of a problem with the home\u2019s foundation- which would mean that the builder of the home is at fault, not you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-87d763d\" data-block-id=\"87d763d\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/mfsengineering.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog13_2.png\" alt=\"Crack on the wall, wall crack, crack\" class=\"wp-image-22831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mfsengineering.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog13_2.png 783w, https:\/\/mfsengineering.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog13_2-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/mfsengineering.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/blog13_2-768x515.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-b6060a3\" data-block-id=\"b6060a3\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>learn more about types of building damage&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mfsengineering.com.au\/building-damages\/\">Here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day, a forensic expert can help you either determine that a home is in good condition before you make the purchase or they can help you determine the cause of your home\u2019s faults after the purchase. As a homeowner, it\u2019s important that you not only understand the role of a forensic expert, but that you also know when it\u2019s time to call them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Forensic Structural Engineering for Homeowners <a href=\"https:\/\/mfsengineering.com.au\/building-damages\/structural-for-homeowner-part-two\/\">Part 2<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><style>\/*! elementor - v3.6.5 - 27-04-2022 *\/&lt;br \/> .elementor-widget-divider{--divider-border-style:none;--divider-border-width:1px;--divider-color:#2c2c2c;--divider-icon-size:20px;--divider-element-spacing:10px;--divider-pattern-height:24px;--divider-pattern-size:20px;--divider-pattern-url:none;--divider-pattern-repeat:repeat-x}.elementor-widget-divider .elementor-divider{display:-webkit-box;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}.elementor-widget-divider .elementor-divider__text{font-size:15px;line-height:1;max-width:95%}.elementor-widget-divider .elementor-divider__element{margin:0 var(--divider-element-spacing);-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0}.elementor-widget-divider .elementor-icon{font-size:var(--divider-icon-size)}.elementor-widget-divider .elementor-divider-separator{display:-webkit-box;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin:0;direction:ltr}.elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon .elementor-divider-separator,.elementor-widget-divider--view-line_text .elementor-divider-separator{-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}.elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon .elementor-divider-separator:after,.elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon .elementor-divider-separator:before,.elementor-widget-divider--view-line_text .elementor-divider-separator:after,.elementor-widget-divider--view-line_text .elementor-divider-separator:before{display:block;content:\"\";border-bottom:0;-webkit-box-flex:1;-ms-flex-positive:1;flex-grow:1;border-top:var(--divider-border-width) var(--divider-border-style) var(--divider-color)}.elementor-widget-divider--element-align-left .elementor-divider .elementor-divider-separator>.elementor-divider__svg:first-of-type{-webkit-box-flex:0;-ms-flex-positive:0;flex-grow:0;-ms-flex-negative:100;flex-shrink:100}.elementor-widget-divider--element-align-left .elementor-divider-separator:before{content:none}.elementor-widget-divider--element-align-left .elementor-divider__element{margin-left:0}.elementor-widget-divider--element-align-right .elementor-divider .elementor-divider-separator>.elementor-divider__svg:last-of-type{-webkit-box-flex:0;-ms-flex-positive:0;flex-grow:0;-ms-flex-negative:100;flex-shrink:100}.elementor-widget-divider--element-align-right .elementor-divider-separator:after{content:none}.elementor-widget-divider--element-align-right .elementor-divider__element{margin-right:0}.elementor-widget-divider:not(.elementor-widget-divider--view-line_text):not(.elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon) .elementor-divider-separator{border-top:var(--divider-border-width) var(--divider-border-style) var(--divider-color)}.elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern{--divider-border-style:none}.elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern.elementor-widget-divider--view-line .elementor-divider-separator,.elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern:not(.elementor-widget-divider--view-line) .elementor-divider-separator:after,.elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern:not(.elementor-widget-divider--view-line) .elementor-divider-separator:before,.elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern:not([class*=elementor-widget-divider--view]) .elementor-divider-separator{width:100%;min-height:var(--divider-pattern-height);-webkit-mask-size:var(--divider-pattern-size) 100%;mask-size:var(--divider-pattern-size) 100%;-webkit-mask-repeat:var(--divider-pattern-repeat);mask-repeat:var(--divider-pattern-repeat);background-color:var(--divider-color);-webkit-mask-image:var(--divider-pattern-url);mask-image:var(--divider-pattern-url)}.elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing{--divider-pattern-size:auto}.elementor-widget-divider--bg-round{--divider-pattern-repeat:round}.rtl .elementor-widget-divider .elementor-divider__text{direction:rtl}<\/style><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Forensic Structural Engineering and Why is it Important? 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