The Avery County Mountain Retreat
Our Role in the Project The Avery County Mountain Retreat was a fun project for us here at Areté Engineers; providing structural plans for a home from the ground up. Steel and timber design was our main focus for this project and for good reason. Perched on the side...
Residential Foundation and Deck Repair
Project Overview This residence was constructed near the edge of a steep embankment above the New River. Localized soil shear failures under the deck posts caused the house foundation to shift. A new foundation footing on helical piles was constructed under the...
Residential Preservation
Project Overview This residence in Hound Ears Club was constructed on a steep slope. A previous construction project had left the main foundation wall footing undermined. This project involved shoring up the wall using resistance piers and a cast in place...