Structural additions and removals
Adding a new opening or closing one up? We handle the structural framing, headers, and infills, engineered and permitted, so your window or door project is sound.
Some projects need real structural work, a new opening cut into a wall, or an old one filled in. We do it correctly, with engineering and permits, as part of your window and door upgrade.
What a structural opening modification actually involves
Cutting a new opening into a wall, or filling an old one in, is not the same job as swapping a window. The wall is carrying weight, so before we touch it we figure out the load path and where that weight needs to go once the opening changes. On a new opening we install a properly sized header to carry the load above it, with king studs, jacks, or filled CMU cells on the sides so nothing sags or cracks later. On an infill we tie new framing or block into the existing wall and rebuild it to match.
David's own crew does this work start to finish, no subcontracted framers passing the buck. We brace and shore the wall before the cut, keep the opening square and plumb for the impact unit that goes in next, and patch stucco outside and drywall inside so the finished wall looks original. Most homeowners are surprised how clean the wall reads when it is done right.
Engineering, permits, and how this protects your insurance
Any time you change a structural opening in South Florida, the county wants engineering and a permit, and they are right to. We bring in a licensed engineer to size the header and detail the connections, then pull the permit and schedule the inspections in Broward, Miami-Dade, or Palm Beach. In the HVHZ counties (Broward and Miami-Dade) the new opening gets a Miami-Dade NOA impact window or door; in Palm Beach we use Florida Product Approval products rated for the wind-borne-debris region.
Doing it permitted matters beyond passing inspection. Unpermitted structural work shows up at resale and can stall a sale or kill an appraisal. A closed, inspected permit keeps your records clean, and because the new opening goes back in with laminated impact glass, it can earn the same wind-mitigation insurance credits as the rest of your impact upgrade. We hand you the documentation so your agent can apply them.
Why impact glass
What we handle
New openings
Cut and frame a new window or door opening to code.
Infills
Close up an unwanted opening cleanly and soundly.
Engineered headers
Load paths handled with proper headers and supports.
Permitted
Engineering, permits, and inspection managed for you.
See the upgrade
Drag to see the new opening
AFTER · new window opening framed in 
BEFORE · solid blank wall, no window What to expect
How structural work happens
Protect
Floors and furniture covered, and the work area sealed off.
Remove
Old units pulled and openings prepped clean.
Set and seal
New impact units set plumb, anchored, and sealed.
Inspect
County inspection scheduled, then paperwork handed to you.
FAQ
Structural work questions
Call David's team for straight answers, no sales pressure.
Call (786) 651-0377Can you add a new window opening?
Yes, including the structural framing and engineering required for a sound, permitted opening.
Can you close up an old opening?
Yes. We infill openings to match the surrounding wall.
Do you provide engineering?
We coordinate the required engineering and permits for structural changes.
How long does it take?
It depends on scope. We give you a clear timeline at the estimate.
Planning structural changes?
Free assessment and a clear plan.
Get your free, no-pressure estimate
Tell us about your project and David's team will follow up, usually the same week, with honest pricing and a permit plan.
(786) 651-0377