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Avatar for DMM Siding, Roofing, Etc.
DMM Siding, Roofing, Etc.
5.0(
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Serving Ashland, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

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Emergency services offered

"I recently hired Devin to reside my house and replace the front door, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. From start to finish, Devin was professional, reliable, and easy to work with. He clearly takes pride in his work—the attention to detail was evident in every aspect of the project. When replacing the front door, Devin discovered rot beneath the old frame. He took the time to properly address and repair all the issues around the door before installing the new one, and did an excellent job making sure everything was solid and well-sealed. The final result looks great and feels very secure. The new siding also came out fantastic and really improved the look of my home. Devin was flexible throughout the project and accommodating with any changes, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. If you’re looking for a contractor who does quality work and genuinely cares about the finished product, I highly recommend Devin."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JLC Building Company
5.0(
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Serving Ashland, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"JLC Building Co. was very professional and kept me updated all through the old deck removal and new deck install of trex. They also replaced my old wood cellar windows with quality vinyl replacements (4)."
Kitchen Renovation
Master Bathroom
Shower Tile Installation
Tile Surround
Bathroom Renovation

+2

Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
508 Woodworks
4.8(
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Serving Ashland, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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Warranties offered

"I highly recommend this contractor. Very professional, proficient, and reasonably priced. Great communicator. Showed up when he said he would. Worked quickly and efficiently. End product looks great. My neighbor was so impressed when she saw his work that she hired him to clean, sand, and stain her deck too."
100 Foot Deck
100 Foot Deck
100 Foot Deck
Deck With Pergola
Deck With Pergola

+21

Response time30 mins
Response rate88%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
JT's Masonry and Landscaping Design
4.0(
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Serving Ashland, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

"John very professional and arrived when we had start date.Unusual to find a contractor who delivers on time,I would recommend him for all your home improvements ,will use company again in a heart beat.My fence is wonderful and improved my garden 100% Eileen Valle S Yarmouth"
deck
deck
driveway
driveway
Tree removal wellfleet

+6

Response time1 day
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Horsman Builders
4.3(
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Serving Ashland, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

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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."
General Remodeling Project
General Remodeling Project
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+4

Response time6 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.7(
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Serving Ashland, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Warranties offered

"Tejada's Remodeling did a wonderful job removing a sleeper sofa! Very prompt, prepared, courteous, knowledgeable, efficient, and reasonable! Highly recommend."
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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.

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. 

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

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.

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.

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