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Solveson Builders
4.2(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Glade Park, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Solveson Builders is an experienced design-build and construction company serving Grand Junction, Colorado and surrounding areas. We specialize in custom home building, major home renovations, additions, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, deck building, window and door installation, and other residential construction projects. \n\nWith extensive experience from large-scale remodels to complete custom home builds, we focus on quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and bringing each homeowner’s vision to life. Contact Solveson Builders today to discuss your project and request an estimate.

Custom douglas fir porch
Loma kitchen remodel
Custom spruce porch
Family room remodel
granite kitchen remodel

+10

Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Luke's Painting Company
4.4(
40
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Glade Park, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Luke was a gift! He responded quickly to my call and was able to start painting two days later. He was professional, knowledgeable, on time and always cognizant of the fact that I was working from home while he was painting. He meticulously painted my entire house and it looks amazing. I highly recommend Luke, you will not be disappointed."
After.. what an amazing difference!
After picture of the beautiful entryway
after picture of the fence
after.. beautiful color!
Exterior Painting in Sellers, SC

+76

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

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.

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.

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.

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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