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JJE Construction LLC
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Carpentry Framing - InstallDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Auburn, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"Josh is very good to work with and a fine Craftsman. I found him to be professional, courteous, and completed the work in the designated amount of time. I would highly recommend Josh if you want to build a deck and I would use him on future projects."
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Shiplap accent wall

+9

Response time6 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
MSW Construction
4.5(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Auburn, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mervin was great to work with. He calls back and shows up on time. They did such a great job on my roof that I hired them to build a deck. I am very happy with both projects. Mervin does things correctly and doesn't take short cuts; I really appreciate that MSW construction is my go to company. I look forward to having Mervin and his crew do more projects at my house in the future. I highly recommend them for yours! Kyah Harward Fort Wayne, IN"
Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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A-1 REMODELING & MORE LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Auburn, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Aaron and his crew were extremely professional and courteous. He bid the job correctly and even came in under the est when completed. Aaron is extremely knowledgeable and performed the work in a timely and efficient manner. I am a retired contractor too old to perform the work myself and was extremely pleased with Aaron and his crew. Would highly recommend them."
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Outdoor Patio Project

+10

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Under Pressure 260 LLC
5.0(
3
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Window Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Auburn, IN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"The customer service is excellent! Tyler contacted me regarding my request on Angi within an hour of filling out my request. He ran by my house, after asking if it was ok to do so, to look at what needed to be done. He had a very professional written estimate to me that same afternoon. He worked with my schedule to get the job done. Koby was out and power washed my house, pergola and Adirondack chairs this morning. He did an excellent job. Everything looks so nice, clean and ready for summer. Very satisfied with my experience with Under Pressure 260 LLC! I would definitely use them again!"
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VISION WOODWERX, LLC
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCloset - BuildFurniture - Build Custom

Serving Auburn, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

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Sentri Homes
2.8(
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Auburn, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

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. 

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.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

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