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NH Projects LLC
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Alton, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"Lenny and Nick exceeded all expectations - building a theatre in my basement. The attention to detail, knowledge and professionalism are all second-to-none with these guys. I would highly recommend NH projects to anyone looking for high quality work at a fair price."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
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Horsman Builders
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Alton, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tim and his crew are amazing. They built me an awesome deck!! From the beginning of the project to end I was thoroughly impressed. His quote was timely and fair. I’ve heard of so many horror stories about contractors so i was so pleasantly surprised at how great this experience was. The work began quickly and the workmanship is incredible. These guys know what they’re doing. Tim is so professional. He is prompt, he communicates everything in detail and really pays attention to detail in the work. He’s also a really nice guy. His crew is polite and work so hard. They’d get here and never stop working. Maybe 5 minutes to eat a sandwich. I plan to hire Tim for future projects. No question about it! Highly recommend."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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P Jordan Construction LLC
4.7(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Alton, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Warranties offered

"Very efficient and detail oriented! I had a vision of how I wanted the design to look and Parker was able to bring the idea to life. I highly recommend P Jordan Construction and will be using them again in the future."
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Built in fireplace
3 season addition
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C.A.D. BUILDERS
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Alton, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mike Dickinson was our handyman at our lake house for years. We have since sold, but would recommend Mike. He is knowledgeable in all areas of home maintenance. He also is an excellent carpenter. He built a beautiful deck for us and did several repairs due to storm damage He is reliable, trustworthy, efficient, respectable and there when you need him! And, very reasonable when pricing jobs. We highly recommend Mike!"
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Response time2 days
Wagner Home Renovation
4.5(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Alton, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project went great; I'm very happy with the final product. It lines up exactly with what I was looking for at the start of the project and looks better than I could have planned because of some great design suggestions from Wagner Home Renovation along the way. We ended up creating two separate closets from the previous closet incorporating some previously unused space in the condo as well. Both closets are accessed through very nice double doors. The laundry closet and general/clothes closet both look great. Wagner Home Renovation used high quality repurposed wood from a previous project and black iron rods to give the general/clothes closet great character. All of the work was very well done, and blends into the existing paint and trim-work so well, you can't even tell any work has been done. As an example, they added a wooden keystone at the enlarged entranceway near the new closets that was a very nice touch and feels like it was always there. They were able to save me money throughout the project by offering to use repurposed wood from previous projects that was often better quality than what would normally be used. Wagner Home Renovation does high-quality work and has a genuine interest in how well the end result turns out. They have a great attention for detail, offer great design ideas and options, and are responsive, honest, budget-conscious, flexible, reliable and easy to work with. I highly recommend them."
Response time4 days
Response rate100%
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Bear Island Builders
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Alton, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With over 10 years experience in the home maintenance industry, Bear Island Builders is your industry expert in Gilmanton. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished 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. 

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.

Homeowners can increase the usefulness of their garage space in other ways, and one option is to extend the length of the garage by making it deeper. The process is similar to traditional garage extensions, but the end product is a garage with a different layout rather than additional parking spaces. 

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.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

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