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Robert Courtney and Company
New to Angi
Carpentry Framing - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Prentiss, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Courtney and Company is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

Response time4 hrs
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Guerrero Roofing
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Prentiss, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Guerrero roofing crew came to repair promptly and efficiently. Within a day of communicating about the project needed for our door, they came to quote and fix on the spot. Let’s not forget, super friendly and personable! Would absolutely hire for any professional handyman needs! I don’t think there is a project they can’t do! Highly recommend!"
Complete Roof Replacement
Complete Roof Replacement
Complete Roof Replacement
Complete Roof Replacement
Shingle Repair

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Response time1 day
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Brent's Wood Cabinets
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Prentiss, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr Brent Randle is a Master Carpenter that excels in the business of Custom Cabinets and he will deliver the complete package of designing, building, installation and followup customer service. I've personally know him for 30yrs and he has helped us on many different projects. Most recently he helped do a complete Remodel of our church sanctuary, which is beautiful and is something to behold @ The Pentecostal Lighthouse Church Denham Springs Louisiana. I ð ¯% wholeheartedly recommend Mr Brent Randle to complete any of your projects."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Accurate measurements, sturdy materials, and seamless integration with other structures.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

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.

While it is possible to build a wooden carport yourself, especially if you are skilled in carpentry, professional construction is recommended. Professionals ensure structural integrity, proper anchoring, correct alignment, and the use of quality materials for a stable and durable result.

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