Are porch columns load bearing?

• <div><p>Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-do-i-find-out-if-column-between-foyer-dining-room-living-room-decorative-or-load.htm">ways to identify a load-bearing column</a>, 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.</p></div>

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Q: What projects typically require carpentry framing services?

• <div><p>New builds, remodels, and additions often necessitate professional framing expertise.</p></div>

Q: Are beams and joists the same?

• <div><p>No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.</p></div>

Q: Can you replace a load-bearing wall with columns?

• <div><p>Yes, columns can be used to replace a load-bearing wall. However, you will need to use a support beam as well. Using columns can be a great way to provide additional support for large areas and improve your home's aesthetics.</p></div>

Q: Can professionals match repairs to existing frame styles?

• <div><p>Yes, ensuring seamless integration with the rest of the window unit.</p></div>

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Last update on November 26, 2025

Reviewed in August 2017
Did not finish the job. Kept asking for cash advancements. Would not show up when he said he would. Took on additional siding contracts while he should have been here. Craftsmanship poor. My spouse and I had to watch hardware store videos to redo what we could and finish what was incomplete. He...
Tobias whetsel
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Reviewed in March 2017
This is a small family business run by a father & son team. We hired them to fix a crack in our basement wall and ended up also using them to do the carpentry for a basement remodel and updating our deck. Very happy with quality and professionalism for all tasks we had them perform. Great guys...
Master Carpenter Contracting
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Reviewed in November 2015
Chad and the Crown Exteriors' crews had their work cut out for them. I came with a lot of questions and some former home improvement jobs that were left unfinished. Chad not only answered all of my questions I had written on my list, he also looked at the materials I already owned and let me...
Crown Exteriors Inc
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Reviewed in September 2014
I would highly recommend this provider and will hire again as needed! He was hired to "clean up" work that was left unfinished by another contractor and did a fantastic job. I should have hired Curt in the first place, if only I had known of him at the time. He came to my home on time, gave a...
Curt Walksler
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Reviewed in June 2013
They were wonderful! They were able to start the job quickly and get it done for us to enjoy the whole summer. The pricing was right in line with what they did. The carpentry work that was done was very professional. They are a very professional operation.
TimberBuilt Rooms
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Reviewed in October 2011
For what was completed he did a nice job and cleaned up well. The problem was that there were parts missed, the first time I called he showed up within 2 days at which point I paid him. But I didn't know that he still didn't get everything. The next two times I called I got a "I'll be out next...
Cellitti Painting
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Reviewed in September 2008
Brett had done painting work for me before. Slightly over priced but great painter. I removed a chimney that sat int he middle of a room. When the chimney was gone drywall was placed, I need it to be taped and mudded. The ceiling had a swirl pattern on the plaster. I had two estimates come...
HAMILTON DECOR GROUP
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