"Bruce and his guys did a great job on multiple projects. They repaired the deck and three season porch, replaced damaged wood around the garage, installed siding, and replaced the kitchen counters. His bids are detailed, so there are no surprises, and the work is very reasonably priced. Everyone showed up on time and got the jobs done in a timely manner (based on past experience with other contractors, that is highly unusual!). I needed other work done that Bruce does not do, so he recommended another contractor That contractor also turned out to be excellent!"
"Randy and Kevin are top notch! They were reliable and walked us through every step of our project. This was by far the best experience I’ve ever had with a contractor. The quality of their work is superb! Not only did we find an amazing contractor but we made amazing friends in the process!"
"In â N Out Construction was very professional. They did the job in a timely manner and had all of the tools they needed for this job. They were also very tidy. They left the space cleaner than when they started. The door that I bought was a little bigger than the previous one but Jose was able to retrofit to the original opening. I would definitely have In â N Out Construction back to my house to do work."
"Ray and Nate are great guys to work with! We are very happy with our newly finished basement. They made everything easy on our end by taking care of scheduling with other contractors and ordering all materials that were needed. Do yourself a favor and give these guys a call! You won't regret it!"
"Shawn and his crew did an excellent job and even made suggestions based on his vast experience that made the project run smooth, on time and inline with my budget. I do not hesitate to reccomend CoCara to anyone needing a reputable and reliable contractor."
"They did a beautiful job. They did what they said they're gonna do. They were excellent. I would recommend them to other people. The work was done excellent."
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts
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.
Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.
To calculate the number of linear feet of baseboard you’ll need, measure the length of each wall of the room you’re installing them in as close to the floor as possible, rounding up to the next full linear foot. If it’s your first DIY molding job, having a few extra feet on hand for miscuts is a good idea.
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.
Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.
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