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Avatar for Harris Lawn and Tree Maintenance
Harris Lawn and Tree Maintenance
4.7(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Duncanville, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys are real prows! They attack the job with a no nonsense attitude, work as a team, and make sure they understand exactly what the homeowner really wants to be done. I am thoroughly satisfied with their work and I wholeheartedly would recommend them to others."
Tree topping
Lawn care
pressure washing
walk behind mowers
any type

+6

Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Alabama Professional Services, Inc.
3.9(
244
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Duncanville, 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
565 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Stephens custom paint and woodworks
New to Angi
Carpentry Framing - RepairCloset - BuildExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore+7 more

Serving Duncanville, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

10 years of various carpentry. Framing, remodeling, custom builds and installations. Custom furniture builds or repairs. Deck installation as well as fencing. 3 years automotive hvlp painting and paint repair, can use those skills in house and other paint projects with extensive skill. Capable of of\nMany small to medium jobs at a fairly high level of skill and knowledge.

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Peacock Helps
New to Angi
Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+12 more

Serving Duncanville, AL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I’m an old-fashioned, affordable, honest handyman. I am very versatile. \n\nI have worked in construction for over 25 years. I have extensive experience in drywall repair, trim and carpentry work, electronic containment fences and custom pet doors (I can put one anywhere- glass door, window, wall, etc). \n\nThere’s absolutely no job that I won’t at least take a look at and give my honest opinion. No job is too small. No job is too odd. I can do light car maintenance or complex home repairs. Clean-up or Custom work. Just ask! \n\nFlexible hours. Weekends available.

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Cleanworx
5.0(
32
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Deck or Porch - RepairWindow Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Duncanville, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience!! From the estimate to completion Jonathan and his group were amazing. I have an oddly shaped sloped yard and he was able to build me a fence that looks even all the way around and was everything that I wanted. He took the time needed to explain everything to me and then went through and made sure everything was perfect and to my liking before leaving. Overall it was an amazing job and they were amazing to work with, I would definitely recommend to everyone and already have to some folks. I have already spoken to them about two more projects that I would like to have done. If you're looking to have the fence built that you personally want talk to Jonathan and he can help you out."
Fencing Project
Fencing Project
Cap and Trim Privacy
Cap and trim privacy fencing
Fencing Project

+26

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

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.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

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