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Avatar for Bilbrey Construction
Bilbrey Construction
4.5(
108
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Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Tim and his team are awesome! They worked on our home with efficiency and care. They replaced about 5 different sections of siding and soffit and rehung the gutters within a day. We would recommend them to anyone. Thanks Team!"
 After a bad storm
 Beautiful entry
 Bathroom inside of a farm silo
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 Phase 1 prepare for the walk-out

+30

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Allor Contracting
5.0(
8
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Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Complete bathroom remodel in 6 days! Great work, fair price. They were clean and in fact cleaned up at the end of each day to minimize the overall mess impact which was truly appreciated. Knowledgeable and offered creative ideas that we were able to use. Accessible as well after hours. They will be our go to for any future projects. Five stars!!"
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+13

23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Four Seasons Painting & Drywall
4.6(
38
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Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have a very complicated job with four different colors and many sharp angles and high ceilings. I also wanted all my trim board painted and doors painted. They also refinished my front door and fixed areas outside the house. They were very pleasant, attentive to my needs, and did a fabulous job!"
Interior Painting
Painting
Painting
Painting
Painting

+5

Response time3 days
Response rate95%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Erik Wagenheim Woodworking LLC
4.7(
3
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Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Eric was a pleasure to work with, stayed everyday to get as much as possible done, knowledgeable about carpentry and materials that are available In today’s market. Would recommend for carpentry work. Thanks Eric; job well done! Sincerely, Gary."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Christian Dangelo Finish Carpentry
4.4(
7
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Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chris built a wardrobe closet, bedside bookcases, head board, bed frame with storage, dining nook bench, and a dining room table for me. Excellent work, prompt, cleaned up after every day. Super to work with and would highly recommend this professional!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Luke's Remodeling
5.0(
3
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Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Lucas was able to install a bathroom fan for us, install a vanity, paint our basement ceilings, install lights in our basement, and complete a closet install in our upstairs bedroom. This work was completed within a timely manner and Lucas was responsive and communicative throughout the entire process. He was very thorough in his work as well."
Full Kitchen Remodel
Full Kitchen Remodel
Full Kitchen Remodel
Full Kitchen Remodel
Full Kitchen Remodel

+32

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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

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.

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

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.

If you don’t have a power saw with a blade where you can adjust the angle, you could use a miter box and hand saw to make the cuts. The miter box contains wide slots to support the piece of baseboard and other narrow slots to accommodate the blade of the hand saw. However, it’s tough to make non-standard cuts beyond 30 or 45 degrees when using a miter box.

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