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Sam Lengacher Construction llc
5.0(
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Serving Decatur, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sam and his crew were outstanding from start to finish! Sam's son, Lavern, was great on keeping us informed along the way. Definitely recommend to anyone looking to do an addition to their home. They also did a great job on reroofing entire home. The new garage addituon looks like it was built when the house was originally built. Great quality work and attention to detail! Outstanding job and a job well done!!!!!"
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Nunez General Construction Llc
New to Angi

Serving Decatur, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

With three years of hands-on experience in framing, remodeling, and home additions, We provide reliable and detail-oriented work throughout all Indiana and Ohio. We have experience with residential & commercial framing, renovations, and structural improvements.\n\nI believe in doing things the right way — solid structure, clean finishes, and clear communication. My goal is to deliver quality results that homeowners can trust.

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JD Yoder Builder, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Decatur, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

JD Yoder Builder, Inc., specializes in building custom insulated concrete homes that offer green alternatives and saves energy. In addition, we also pride ourselves in barns, sheds, storm shelters and out buildings. Call us today for a free estimate!

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Changes Unlimited
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Serving Decatur, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

"1st. contact was promising quote came some what quickly. We discussed what did not show up on the quote he never gave an update. At that time we guessed they did not want the job so we chose one of our other contractors."
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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