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Niola Furniture Upholstery LLC
4.7(
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Cloquet, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

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"Very personable and knowledgeable.worked with me to choose the right material.explained process very clearly.price very reasonable! Finished exactly on the agreed time frame. Confidently recommend!Will use again!"
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+12

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Pinnacle Peak Builders WI & MN LLP
3.8(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Cloquet, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

"They tore down my deck and built a brand new one, the guys were very respectful and kind. Paid attention to detail and really brought my vision to life! They did so well I hired them to do my roof, which they did great with that as well!"
 Porch Enclosure
Window Replacement
Window Replacement
 Bathroom Remodel
 Bathroom Remodel

+40

Response time2 days
Response rate98%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Empire Home Repair
New to Angi
Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Cloquet, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Empire Home Repair is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

Response time30 mins
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Diser Construction
4.6(
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Cloquet, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Diser Construction remodeled our basement and two bathrooms. Working with James and his team was a great experience! They always communicated well, were courteous working in our home, cleaned up each day, and the work quality was fantastic! We highly recommend working with them!"
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+49

Response time3 days
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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