Old Forest Hill (patio door)

The Old Forest Hill Rd, Toronto project included a major structural upgrade to the rear patio door opening. The existing wooden beam above the patio door was failing, compromising the long‑term stability of the exterior wall. Our team safely removed the deteriorated beam and installed a 22‑ft structural steel beam, fully packed with four layers of LVL to achieve the required stiffness and load‑bearing capacity. Once the interior renovation neared completion, the patio door itself was replaced, completing the transformation with a modern, structurally sound opening.

For homeowners who need to create a new patio door opening, we offer custom engineered solutions that allow the steel beam to remain fully hidden inside the exterior wall, while still supporting the brick or stone façade above. We handle the entire process — structural engineering design, building permits, and all required inspections — and our work is protected by comprehensive liability insurance policies. This ensures a seamless, code‑compliant, and architecturally clean result for any exterior wall modification.