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Luis's Carpentry
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Wellington, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Customers say: Quality work

"This gentleman's carpentry skills are excellent. He works hard and shows up on time. I also think his price for my job was worth every penny. I would recommend him to my best friend."
Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Built by Baxter
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Wellington, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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Customers say: Quality work

"Ken is an excellent carpenter. He designed, and installed a beautiful staircase and railing for us. He is dependable, reliable and truly enjoys his work. I highly recommend Built by Baxter."
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Response time12 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Custom Wood Furniture and Cabinets
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Wellington, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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"Perfect. They did excellent work. Very professional and very clean as well. I don't think another carpenter could have done what needed to be done as well as Carlos did. I am extremely pleased."
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Dinning Room Buffet

+35

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

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.

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.

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