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People 1st Solution's LLC - License Not Yet Provided
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Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"I highly recommend Keigh for any home maintenance or improvement projects. He helped us with a wide range of tasks—from landscaping and power washing the house to assembling furniture and handling various odd jobs around the home. He was always punctual, professional, and incredibly trustworthy. What impressed me most was how efficiently he worked; I only had to explain each task once, and he got it done right the first time. His attention to detail and reliability made the whole process smooth and stress-free."
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Sentri Homes
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Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"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."
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Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to competition. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients.\n\nCall us today you’ll be relieved you did. Thank you\n

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Javier Vasquez Plastering Flooring & Decking, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Javier Vasquez Plastering Flooring & Decking, Inc., We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness, and the superior customer service that we provide on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed, there will be no question on who to call. Give us a call today so we can answer all of your questions. Satisfaction is guaranteed!

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EL PASO MAINTENANCE INC
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Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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24/7 Emergency Water & Fire Damage Response\nMold Remediation and Inspections\nMoisture inspections\nOdor Clean up\nFire Damage Cleaning & Restoration\nFull Construction Services - Class B Contractors License\n\n

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

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. 

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. 

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

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