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Jeff Love
5.0(
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Window Frame - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair+5 more

Serving Gilsum, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"At a time where it seemed a good reliable and available carpenter simply didnâ t exist in the area, Jeff took on a relatively small job for me on short notice, worked efficiently, conducted himself like a true professional, and delivered quality results. I recommend him in general, and wonâ t hesitate to call on him again as needed."
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fitzpatrick Home Inspection
4.6(
27
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Gilsum, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Michael is a fantastic builder, very personable, informative and I value his opinion. Overall I will recommend Michael to anyone who needs building needs and I will continue to use him for future building needs."
wanescoting
wall repair and paint
deck repair
deck repair
pressure washing

+88

Response time11 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.7(
31
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Closet - Build

Serving Gilsum, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"These guys get it done super hard work everything was done right I’m happy with the outcome and my wife is happy as well Tejada remodeling is awesome and well done all my projects from now on"
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

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