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TECHNIQUES CONSTRUCTION
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Closet - Build

Serving Carver, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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"Mike and team repaired our bathroom wall and repainted the bathroom. They did an excellent job! They finished the project in a short amount of time at a reasonable price!"
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JP SERVICES LLC
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Carver, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Jon rebuilt a retaining wall and composite deck. He is an expert craftsman, extremely knowledgeable and highly professional. He takes a consultative approach, offering suggestions and design ideas throughout the process. He consistently goes above and beyond expectations. I couldn't be more pleased with the results."
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Hunter deck resurface
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Hunter deck resurface
Hunter deck resurface

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Response time2 days
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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. 

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

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