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Avatar for Triple J's Cutting Edge Construction
Triple J's Cutting Edge Construction
4.7(
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Waveland, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The guys are very nice and professional. They installed a door for me and also replaced my old deck. They did a very good job and the work was completed in a timely manner. I would highly recommend this company and would hire them again if i ever need any more work done."
Finished fence
Finished Fence
Finished fence
Finished fence
Finished fence

+20

Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
Kbar Construction and Remodeling
5.0(
16
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Waveland, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr.Kris Barlow and his KBAR crew members did an excellent job painting the interior of my home! They were punctual, respectful and very considerate of every piece of furniture and artwork in my home. I highly recommend them! I will also call upon them for any future projects-full stop! Thanks KBAR!!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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Bayou Lacombe Custom Cabinets
4.6(
5
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Closet - BuildDeck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+3 more

Serving Waveland, MS and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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"Jeff is by far the best contractor we have ever worked with. He did what he said he would do, when he said he would do it. He was honest, on time, hard working, and fun to have around! He worked with our drawings and offered suggestions on making the remodel better. His craftsmanship is unmatched. We will not let anyone else touch our house but Jeff! Every day we enjoy our new master bedroom and bath even more and wouldn't change a thing. You won't regret hiring Jeff."
Whole Home remodel
Whole Home remodel
Whole Home remodel
Whole Home remodel
Whole Home remodel

+19

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%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.

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.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

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.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

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