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Q: How do you know if a wall is load-bearing?

• <div><p>The easiest way to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/load-bearing-wall.htm">tell if a wall is load bearing</a> is to check if it&rsquo;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&rsquo;t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you&rsquo;re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.</p></div>

Q: Do joists sit on beams?

• <div><p>Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don&rsquo;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&rsquo;ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.</p></div>

Q: What can I use to enclose a carport?

• <div><p>There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you&rsquo;re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won&rsquo;t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure. </p></div>

Q: What is the cost to remove a load-bearing wall and add an entrance to a carport or patio?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: What is the best angle for bracing?

• <div><p>A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate&rsquo;s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate&rsquo;s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.</p></div>

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Last update on May 28, 2024

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Great work! My grandma's Deck had mostly all bad wood from decades of being weathered & was just time for it to be redone. Isaac tore out all old wood and placed in new pressure treated wood. She also had him paint it to match the color that was there previously. Tremendous work and reasonably...
Beast Mode Construction & Handyman Services LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
The work was outstanding, and done in a very timely manner. Lots of knowledge for the job needing to be completed.
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Reviewed in December 2023
Mr McKeefrey was hired to install a new tiled walk-in shower. The finished shower essentially looked like the magazine picture that I used to describe what I wanted. Other projects were completed that involved gutter installation, aluminum covering of windows and door trim, electrical,...
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Reviewed in September 2023
They have done alot of work for us and even our neighbors. I highly recommend them for any job, they show up on time and always make sure your satisfied.
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Reviewed in August 2023
Very professional company. Jordan and his crew come out and spoke with me about the projects I needed done . We settled on a price and start date. They were finished before expected and the quality was great. They cleaned up after themselves and everything looks and functions as it should .
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Reviewed in January 2023
We hired Cody with Blacksheep Contractor to assist with several projects around the home, e.g., tile in the kitchen, back deck, mulch and doors. He was very prompt, professional, and completed the work to our specifications. Very conscientious and reliable worker. Excellent job. We’ll hire him...
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Reviewed in August 2022
Matt and Jordon did a wonderful job with laying mulch, re-doing my rock bed around my porch and cutting the awful forest growing around my mailbox! They were quick, respectful and did great work for a good price. I will certainly be using them in the future and Iâ ll refer them indefinitely!
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Reviewed in May 2022
Completed on time and on budget.
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Everything looks great when finished!!
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A pluss handyman great little company to get to do your everyday handyman needs was on time got the job done right with quality and professionalism.... Tim is an excellent handyman would recommend if you need any handyman we're done...912-809-9000
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Miller Light Construction LLC

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"Trevor has been an amazing contractor who has helped us through the process of installing a large interior door for an office. He has helped ensure the space was properly prepared for installation of the door. The other contractors who have assisted Trevor have also exceeded my expectations. They have been extremely detail oriented and have done everything to ensure the best outcome. I would definitely work with Trevor for any future projects."

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"Donna and Jeff (owners) were hands on supervisors. They both patiently answered lots of questions and provided recommendations and resources out of their scope of business. I felt confident that Jeff and Donna knew their business well and that my best interests were being well served. I feel confident that they will respond quickly to any questions that I may have in the future regarding this project. I would recommend them without any reservation. I felt like I was fairly treated and charged a fair price for their services and the system installed. Stated scheduled was maintained with proposed start and completion dates.
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Kevin's Roofing and Remodeling

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"Kevin's company did a great job. They replaced the damaged shingles and they look flat and perfect. They also sealed and secured the neighboring shingles that were bending up. Overall, it is a great job and I will recommend them to other customers."

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"Performed Power Scrub and Scotch Guard on carpets. Performed acid base cleaning on kitchen and bathroom tile floors. Would hire again."

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Stephens Services and Consulting LLC

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"Scott was very professional in provided excellent service and customer service while installing wired Cat6 wire to several rooms throughout our house. I’d definitely recommend them in the future for home projects."

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Luke's Painting Company

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"He was super professional and aims to please. I was so worried that I would have to move furniture- he makes everything happen and makes the process a breeze! He is very thorough and precise, will make sure that you are completely satisfied with the job. If you want a high quality paint job, dependability, and appropriate pricing- Hire him! Rating 1-10, I give home a 10+!"

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Backyard Custom Construction LLC

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"Backyard custom construction LLC. Is awesome. Not only did they kill everyone's prices around Atlanta to build the same building but they are extremely efficient. Everyone else I contacted gave me quotes for over $4000.00 dollars. Dustin quoted me over the phone by text and on a live call $2930.00 and then I added 2 stairs to the building which only cost an additional $50.00. I'm completely amazed at how fast these guys were. It only took 5 1/2 hours to build and clean up. Thanks guys I will be passing your name to everyone I know that wants a building built."

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Unfinished 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.

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.

There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.

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.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

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