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Avatar for Ten Home
Ten Home
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+4 more

Serving Woodridge, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We are highly satisfied with the work we had completed. Insulation, drywall, framing repair, beam and post work, and painting. The basement looks great and we would definitely use them again in the future. Communication is great, pricing is fair, and there is a lot of care put into the work that they do."
Fireplace renovation
Exterior door repaint
Kitchen/Living room update
Exterior powerwashing
Exterior painting - porch - trim - stairs

+536

Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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For Heart Enterprises
4.9(
38
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Carpentry Framing - InstallDeck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+5 more

Serving Woodridge, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am extremely pleased with the work that was done in my home! He did an amazing job mounting both of my TVs, installing the two floating shelves, and mounting my fireplace. Everything was completed with great attention to detail, precision, and professionalism. He made sure everything was level, secure, and positioned exactly where I wanted it. The finished setup looks beautiful and has completely transformed the space. He was punctual, knowledgeable, and left the area clean after the job was done. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking for quality workmanship and excellent customer service. I will definitely be using him again for future projects!"
Handyman Services Project
Handymen Project
Handyman Services Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+18

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Local Option Home Services
5.0(
21
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Woodridge, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Sean procured the repair materials and matching corner siding piece from a siding contractor. The damage caused by squirrel was repaired and the hole covered very carefully. The area now looking like new. The work was done with much expertise and care. We will use Sean again for all handyman services in our home."
New kitchen.
Exterior painting / entire house
Handyman Services Project
Brick patio
Handyman Services Project

+18

Response time5 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Noble Modern Builders, LLC
4.9(
17
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Woodridge, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the first phone call I had with Richard to the finished job, these contractors were extremely thorough, well communicated, efficient, and they did a great job in removing drywall, insulating ductwork, installing new drywall, and refinishing as well as repainting all the new surfaces. Noble Modern Builders gave a competitive estimate, and they stuck to it while also being flexible for add on work if necessary. I would highly recommend using this tight family - like crew run by Rey as they do fantastic work, and they get the job done the right way, on time, and on budget."
Multi-Family Clubhouse
Multi-Family Clubhouse
Office Build Out
Entertainment Complex
Grocery Renovation

+9

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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M & M Roofing
4.7(
111
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Woodridge, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mitch and Spencer handled my tuck pointing job, which started out small but turned out to be large, professionally. They knew what the problem was with water infiltration and how to treat it. Their tuck-pointer did really great work on the stone and brick and rebuilding my rear stairs and he left the place spotless. I will definitely re-hire them for projects I have coming up."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

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.

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