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Ri-Tan Carpentry
4.9(
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Serving Palm Harbor, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fred LaMarre may be the best finish carpenter that I've ever used, and his crew is equally meticulous and exacting. I had spent nearly four hundred dollars on having some ostentatious, oversized corner blocks custom fashioned from northern California. Although I was hell-bent on using them, Fred gently talked me off of the ledge by convincing me that they were simply too ornate for the style of our home-- which tuned out to be an excellent call. We had nearly 500 linear feet of M45 five-and-a-quarter inch crown; Fred cut and coped it with absolute precision, after which his team caulked & painted it without issue (including the "great room" with its sixteen-foot ceilings.) I would recommend Ri-Tan, without reservation, to anyone desiring high-quality finish carpentry."
bathroom door
french doors
hallway
two tier crown molding
original door

+9

Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Jack O Trades
4.6(
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Serving Palm Harbor, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I highly recommend Jack O' Trades. The work was completed on time and on budget. Logan stayed in constant contact with me and responded quickly to all my questions. Brian did amazing work. The screened enclosure turned out better than I hoped. Very professional. Quality workmanship!"
Completed, with the two columns on the right, the "L" shaped accent wall in the back left & tongue and groove ceiling with recessed can lights and ceiling fan above.
Looking out the other direction... Completed, with the two columns on the left, the tongue and groove ceiling with recessed can lights and ceiling fan above.
The 1x4" "L" shaped accent wall abutting the 1x6" tongue & groove ceiling, note the difference.
Completed, front entry porch ceiling with 1x6" tongue & groove cypress (clear grade) and single recessed can light.
Completed, a close up of the detail and clear grade of the cypress boards.

+134

Response time3 days
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blue Chip Home Renovation and Improvement
5.0(
23
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Serving Palm Harbor, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike Thornton from Blue Chip Home Improvement provided excellent service in my time of need. He was professional, on time and his work quality was beyond my expectations. I will certainly hire him again."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate85%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mikola LLC
5.0(
51
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Serving Palm Harbor, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mikola LLC, was extremely professional and very reasonably priced. The various work performed, included painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical. All of the work was completed to my specifications and presented beautifully! I recommend hiring them without any reservation!"
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+2

Response time10 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by34%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

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.

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. 

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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