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Espinoza Exteriors LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Alma, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excellent craftsmanship, can definitely say Mr. Espinoza and his crew go above and beyond expectations down to the last detail. Will be recontacting in the future again thatâ s for sure!!"
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Redeemed Your Homes, LLC
4.3(
6
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Alma, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This was a complete exterior done with new siding build a new enclosed patio interior build with painting, shiplap and a new bathroom. Almost too much to dictate. It. Changed the whole house."
Concrete Walkway
Concrete Patio
Concrete Carport Before
Concrete Carport After
Concrete Carport Before

+2

Response time9 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Guaranteed Services
4.3(
377
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Deck or Porch - RepairWindow Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Alma, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Victor showed up as scheduled and cleaned the tile and grout in the kitchen and nook area as requested. It looks like new, my wife was VERY pleased with the results. You don't realize how dirty your tiles are until you see them after they've been cleaned. We opted to apply the sealant ourselves, but in hindsight should've just paid Victor to do it. My aching back. :) We would definitely use Guaranteed Services again."
Truckmount unit
Scrubber
Equipment
Bathroom Tile
Tile

+11

Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

A-frame homes are on the smaller side. While there’s no set square footage amount it has to be, it will usually come in around 1,000 square feet or smaller.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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.

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.

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