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JPS Carpentry
4.7(
16
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Lower Lake, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Joel is very good at what he does. I explained to him what I had in my head, and he made it come to life. I have a beautiful covered porch with a staircase and landing that leads to an upper deck that looks out at the lake and Mt. Konocti. It is absolutely beautiful! From design to concrete, to frame and build and finish work to make it "pretty" for me, he did it all. I highly recommend Joel and JPS Carpentry!"
room2
kitchen
room2
kitchen
entry

+41

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Vertex Maintenance Services Inc
5.0(
6
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lower Lake, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vertex has completed more than one project for me but I especially want to mention the amazing job they did replacing the siding on my home. The whole process was smooth, communication was great and they kept everything clean from start to finish. I’m very happy with the results and would definitely recommend them!"
Siding Installation
Residential Siding
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Pabst Blue Ribbon General Construction
4.5(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lower Lake, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"The overall experience was perfect. Friendly and actually listened to me. I had problems with previous work that was done. I hired Mr. Pabst and every single thing was fixed. I was always kept informed. I was shown what they were doing and asked for my approval. Excellent Excellent Excellent."
Response time6 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.8(
36
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Lower Lake, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mejia's All In Construction
4.6(
11
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Lower Lake, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We had a great experience with Mejia's on a very complex fence project. Approx 140 feet of fencing, completely falling apart and surrounded by multiple issues (tree trunks, overgrowth, concrete, a hill side, etc.) They evaluated us quickly, the quote came in on target, they scheduled us immediately and stayed in communication with us every step of the way. The work only took a couple days and the cleanup they did on the job site had our land looking better than when they arrived. Best of all the fence turned out five-star-top-quality and ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. If you hire these guys for your project, rest assured you've made the right choice."
Custom deck
Handymen Project
Fencing Project
Fencing Project
Custom deck

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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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. 

Bow windows need support because they are large and extend out from the exterior wall of the home. Bow windows may extend 1 foot to several feet from the outside of the home, so you’ll need to provide additional support to handle this weight. A window contractor will be able to provide the proper amount of support for your new bow window.

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.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

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