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Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Lake Station, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great company to work with. I had seamless gutters and all the fascia boards and trim, capped. The project manager, Devan, answered all my questions and let me know what to expect. Aaron, who lead the crew doing the work, was very professional. Other than how wonderful my house looks now, they left no trace of being here. The workmanship is spot on! I would recommend them highly!"
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Chicago Renovators Inc
3.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lake Station, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I didn’t end up using anyone for the work required just yet but Bob was extremely helpful and honest about the work required. This property is a rehab so I have some rehabbers looking to purchase it and is he reason I didn’t hire Bob to complete the pending work"
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John Porch and Decks
3.8(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lake Station, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"John and his crew did an AMAZING JOB repairing and repainting my patio.. this company is all about perfection.. I am extremely happy with the outcome!!! Thanks so much and I will be using this company for future projects!"
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Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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.

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

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