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Walt Haines General Contractor
4.8(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Shelby, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"There were snags as you might expect with a job this size, but none were as a result of Walt. He is great! We did have issues with one of his sub-contractors, but I don't think Walt will be using them again."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Carolina Contracting & Investments Inc
4.5(
38
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Shelby, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ken was great to work with. He’s very responsive and wants to make it as easy as he can for the homeowner. I do NOT like how the company does their pricing. They do not give you a set estimate for the project. They’d need to give me a fixed estimate and do change orders like a normal contractor or we would not hire them again. If they changed that we’d hire Ken again."
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7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Keener Builders, LLC
5.0(
5
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Shelby, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We at Keener Builders, LLC, focus on quality services over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bray Builders
5.0(
3
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Shelby, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Honestly, I cannot possibly imagine any contractor as professional and detail oriented as Bray Builders. Their attention to detail and stern refusal to compromise on quality is outstanding and their design ideas are mind-blowing. In short, this is one contractor that you will never regret hiring."
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Kings Mountain Deck

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14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Americas Choice Contractors
4.4(
36
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Shelby, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

"America?s Choice Contractors remodeled our kitchen in April
2013. What a fantastic job!
 I can?t say enough good things about this fine group of
professionals. Chuck Rhoden and his crew, Rick, Tommy and Davey were a pleasure
to work with. Chuck met with us many times during the planning of our project
offering suggestions and answering our questions. He even took the time to meet
with us at supplier?s locations to advise us regarding quality materials to
achieve the durability and good looks we achieved in our new kitchen.
 Chuck was great and proved to be an honest and dedicated
professional.  Chuck?s crew Rick, Tommy,
and Davey treated us and our home with the upmost respect and concern. Their
professionalism not only shows in their work, but also in their punctuality and
attention to every detail. It was apparent that their goal of a beautiful
kitchen was as important to them as it was to us.
Chuck Rhoden, owner of America?s Choice Contractors, directs
his company in a way that shows his love for his work, his employees, and his
customers.  Because of this, we would not
hesitate to use America?s Choice Contractors again and we plan to do so in the
near future. We trust them completely and look forward to our next project. I
would rate America?s Choice a Five Star Organization and would recommend them
without reservation.


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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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AB Spectrum Handyman
4.9(
67
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Shelby, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Andrei does a great job. Work is meticulous. Prices fair. He shows up when he says he will. Previously he has fixed my overhead attic door, Re-attached wrought iron gate, Built new crawlspace door. At 4 o'clock on a Friday, my front door wouldn't close. He came over and fixed it. Andrei is a honest, first-rate craftsman."
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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.

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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