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Morpho Carpentry LLC
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Van Buren, MI and surrounding areas

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Warranties offered

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"I was ecstatic with the work done by morpho carpentry!! They stuck to their quote. . . got the work done quickly and professionally and were a joy to work with! I highly recommend them to anyone!"
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compact but practical kitchen to suit rental clients

+25

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Gary L Melchi Inc
4.9(
35
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Van Buren, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Gary is a responsible professional contractor that does quality work. We recommend his services highly. His work is very well done, he was punctual and reliable and completed the work when he said. We will definitely hire him again."
Basement Remodel
Basement Remodel
Kitchen Remodel (1)
Kitchen Remodel (1)
Kitchen Remodel (2)

+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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4 Ever Water Tite
4.7(
116
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Van Buren, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The guys from 4-Ever Water-Tite were great! Prior to contracting 4-Ever Water-Tite, I had problems with water and excess moisture in my basement. My basement walls were also pushing in laterally. They put in a perimeter drain system and a new sump pump. They also installed steel support beams to support the walls. I am happy to report that it has now been a full year since 4-Ever Water-Tite worked on waterproofing my basement and it has remained dry. I highly recommend this company."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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New Star Construction Inc.
4.8(
8
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Van Buren, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They sent about 15 workers and 8 hours later we have a brand roof! They were very professional, covered my flowers and landscaping before doing the job, went through the yard after with a magnet to do all the cleaning up of the left over parts and nails. They were very careful with the job overall and did an amazing job."
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Siding
Siding
New Metal Roof
Basement Wall Repair

+4

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

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. 

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

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.

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