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Sunnyland Construction LLC
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Walkerton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very prompt, efficient and SUPER tidy! You never knew they had been there each day the person left. There was nothing left lying around from the de-construction, there was no trail leading to where the trash was left until trailer came to pick it up."
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+47

Response time1 day
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Kendall Builders IN. LLC
4.6(
34
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Walkerton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tony came out promptly and gave us an estimate which we received the same day. Once we accepted the bid, work was started 3 days later. Work was completed on time and he did a great job. Tony kept a very neat work area. We are very satisfied with his work and will definitely call Kendall Builders for our next job."
ROOM ADDITION 4 SEASON
ROOM ADDITION 4 SEASON
CUSTOM SHOWER
HANDI-CAP CUSTOM SHOWER
FRONT PORCH TREATED DECK

+25

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Beyond The Four Walls Construction
5.0(
18
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Walkerton, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The electrical work in my kitchen was expertly completed in just a short amount of time. Professional workmanship! I would highly recommend this contractor and I will be using him again for future projects."
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Composite Decking

+39

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Chicago’s Finest Remodeling Inc.
4.8(
17
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Walkerton, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great company to hire. Answered all my questions about what is feasible and pricing. You can negotiate reasonable prices with them. They added an entire new bathroom to my master bedroom, installed ceiling lights and electrical outlets, cleaned AC condenser, created new closets. If they missed something, they will come back to correct it, no extra charge."
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Flooring And Handyman
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Flooring And Handyman

+27

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Preferred Roof Systems
4.6(
15
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Walkerton, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very happy with the work being done initially. Leo was very attentive, followed up along with Doug the business owner checking up on the work being done. Felt very good about my decision. Late in getting gutters installed but was done 3 weeks later (maybe that is normal). First rain finding a lot of water running down my facia between the gutter and facia. Very responsive initially to that problem but 3 weeks later, now finding company out of business. Business phone mail box full. Called office clerk finding out she left 3 weeks ago along with Leo leaving me high and dry!!! This sucks!!!"
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

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. 

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

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