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Summer Breeze Landscape & Lawn Care, LLC
4.9(
76
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lexington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jaren and his team did an OUTSTANDING job on my backyard project. It was a huge project and it turned out even better than I could have imagined. Jaren goes out of his way to ensure customer satisfaction. The work was top notch. He also did fencing work for me, and it looks beautiful. I will never hire anyone except Jaren/Summer Breeze Lanscaping for my outside home improvement projects. I'm already planning my next project with them !"
Landscape rejuvenation, drainage remediation 3-4
Landscape rejuvenation, drainage remediation 4-4
Landscape rejuvenation, drainage remediation 1-4
Landscape rejuvenation, drainage remediation 2-4
Remediated drainage/erosion issues

+58

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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JPC Remodeling
4.7(
39
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving Lexington, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JPC Remodeling is great!! I had a flood. JPC Cover all furniture with plastic and created a sealed off work environment with zipper plastic wall. Attention to detail is excellent. My ceiling & wall replacement, paint job was superbly done. I highly recommend JPC Remodeling. Very courteous, considerate and clean ."
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New roofing

+37

Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
J&T Pressure Washing LLC
5.0(
8
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lexington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"Doug was very timely with the initial call back to schedule a quote. He showed up promptly to complete the work and worked around our schedule. He the work exactly as promised and we were very pleased with the results. HIs communication throughout this project was top notch! Very professional!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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 primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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