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VALENTINE & BLADE CONSTRUCTION LLC
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Happy Jack, AZ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend Valentine and Blade. Jake responded quickly and showed up when he said he would, and that's hard to find with contractors. He was professional and did a good job explaining my options. I'm already talking to him about my next project."
Response time10 hrs
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Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Ferguson Homes, LLC
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Happy Jack, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He actually built a house for me. Did a great job and the house was completed in under a year, which is a record for this area. Very responsive to inquires and problems that do come up."
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

If you remove a load-bearing wall to create an entrance to a carport or covered patio, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. Factors such as the type of addition and if that area needs additional work will add to the price.

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