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Force Construction
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Chelsea, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"September 2024 I had some damaged siding replaced. They took there time to try to match the color and came as close as possible. They were pleasant to work with and knowledgeable. Price was reasonable."
Response time1 day
Response rate99%
76 neighbors recently requested a quote
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B&D Home Services LLC
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Chelsea, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bryon & Darren were easy to work with and displayed very good carpentry skills. They paid attention to detail and made sure I was satisfied with the completed project. I would certainly recommend them to anyone needing this type of work done. They were professional and stayed within the proposed budget."
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fence staining

+6

Response time9 hrs
Response rate96%
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Alabama Professional Services, Inc.
3.9(
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Chelsea, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did a good job. I was just hoping it would stop my wood floors from creaking but they are worse. Overall believe the work done will be good for the house support though"
 Encapsulation 1
 Sealed Super Sump
 Sump amd liner
Leaking Wall
Sealed Wall

+3

Response time1 day
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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