"Quality work, fast and easy to work with makes this a no brainer. One of the best experiences I've had with a contractor. Strongly recommend for any of you home improvement needs."
"We have used John and his crew for years from large roofing projects to small cabinet modifications. We have always found them to be honest and fair. Would highly recommend them!"
"Called on Oct 31 for an estimate, they were able to get someone out the same day. Scheduled service for 11/15/16. Got a call the morning of the 15th asking if I could delay to the 17th due to 2 people calling in sick. So I explained that because of scheduling, I really needed to get it done that day. Garth showed up later that morning to do by himself what is normally a 2 person job, but he did it by himself in spite of a minor glitch when he discovered that the wall where I wanted the outlet had a horizontal piece of frame about 7 ft off the floor, which would prevent placing the outlet any lower. So he explored another spot in the garage and found no framing problem. I'm not sure exactly how long it took to get the job done, but I think it was only a little over 2 hours and he cleaned up completely before he left. I have used Ponderosa Electric before and will continue to do so. Highly recommended."
"Was pleased with the work that was done, how it was done and his suggestions on the layout of the flatwork. I would definitely call him for another job."
"It was amazing. Steve did everything I asked and he worked quickly. Very reliable I recommended him to other people to have their land serviced by Steve. Great job, and very friendly."
"Rodrigo and his crew did an amazing job and even finished earlier than expected. They were very courteous, prompt, and professional. Great communication and the electronic payment transaction was very easy."
Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts
Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.
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.
Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.
There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.
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.
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