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Nolan Insta-Footing with a wide steel lally column and flat retaining bars on an existing basement concrete slab

When Insta-Footing Can Support an Indoor Column

Insta-Footing may support an interior post or column when the design load, plate size, existing slab, supporting material, anchorage, connector and other project conditions meet Nolan’s current documents. TL;DR Use...

When Insta-Footing Can Support an Indoor Column

Insta-Footing may support an interior post or column when the design load, plate size, existing slab, supporting material, anchorage, connector and other project conditions meet Nolan’s current documents. TL;DR Use...

Nolan Attic Access Bulkhead structural steel frame

How the Attic Access Bulkhead Transfers Roof Fo...

The Nolan Attic Access Bulkhead transfers roof-spread tension around an attic opening when a designated section of qualifying ceiling joist or truss bottom chord is interrupted. Two steel side beams...

How the Attic Access Bulkhead Transfers Roof Fo...

The Nolan Attic Access Bulkhead transfers roof-spread tension around an attic opening when a designated section of qualifying ceiling joist or truss bottom chord is interrupted. Two steel side beams...

Contractor checking a bowed concrete-block foundation wall against a freely hanging plumb line

Does a Bowed Block Wall Qualify for Straps?

A bowed concrete-block foundation wall may qualify for Nolan Basement Wall Straps when existing inward deflection does not exceed 2 inches and the wall, backfill, soil, masonry, spacing, and fastening...

Does a Bowed Block Wall Qualify for Straps?

A bowed concrete-block foundation wall may qualify for Nolan Basement Wall Straps when existing inward deflection does not exceed 2 inches and the wall, backfill, soil, masonry, spacing, and fastening...

Nolan Joist Repair Kit steel strap installed along the bottom of an exposed basement floor joist beneath a documented notch

Choosing a Nolan Joist Repair Kit for an Expose...

For an exposed basement joist, start by reviewing Nolan’s Joist Repair Kits and confirming that the joist fits the 2026 Joist Repair Kit design report and installation instructions revised August...

Choosing a Nolan Joist Repair Kit for an Expose...

For an exposed basement joist, start by reviewing Nolan’s Joist Repair Kits and confirming that the joist fits the 2026 Joist Repair Kit design report and installation instructions revised August...

Nolan Roof Rafter Strengthening Strap installed from the attic along a wood rafter

How to Plan for Roof Rafter Strengthening Straps

Planning for Roof Rafter Strengthening Straps starts with confirming that the existing rafters and project conditions fit Nolan Structural Products' published criteria. This is a planning guide, not a complete...

How to Plan for Roof Rafter Strengthening Straps

Planning for Roof Rafter Strengthening Straps starts with confirming that the existing rafters and project conditions fit Nolan Structural Products' published criteria. This is a planning guide, not a complete...

Nolan Floor Joist Stiffening Strap System installed along wood floor joists to reduce bounce and deflection

How to Reinforce Floor Joists for a Home Gym

A home gym can expose floor bounce that was less noticeable when the room held lighter furniture. Racks, weight plates, treadmills, and repeated movement can make an otherwise serviceable floor...

How to Reinforce Floor Joists for a Home Gym

A home gym can expose floor bounce that was less noticeable when the room held lighter furniture. Racks, weight plates, treadmills, and repeated movement can make an otherwise serviceable floor...