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Avatar for Edes Helping Hands
Edes Helping Hands
4.7(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Garland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mije works very hard and with a highly professional level of precision. When he does something he puts in 110% quality of work in home repairs. Definitely skilled in multiple areas of trades👍"
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Eagle Construction and Remodeling
4.2(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Garland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Rick and his team were very professional and efficient. He listened to my concerns, answered all questions and provided valuable solutions. I am extremely happy with my new deck and would highly recommend Eagle Construction. He will be my first call for any future household changes and/or improvements."
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+84

Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.7(
31
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Closet - Build

Serving Garland, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"These guys did a remarkable job. They put in a full days work to make a pool deck that had long been neglected look like new again! I highly recommend them to anyone that needs power washing. They did not miss a spot! Really nice guys, hard workers, very respectful!"
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+6

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Sawtooth Services, LLC
4.6(
9
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Garland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Hired these guys to build a long half wall built out onto a concrete floor in order to mount some electrical equipment. Zack was very knowledgeable, and gave me a couple options for what I wanted to achieve. He also helped me build the wall in such a way that allowed easy access for the electricians coming in behind him, which helped save time and cost later down the line. Quote was very reasonable, and the install was done quickly and efficiently, with a high level of attention to detail. I was very satisfied and have recommended them to others who ended up having a similar experience. High level of professionalism and very respectful, honest folks. look forward to having them involved in my next big project."
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

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.

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

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.

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