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Family first
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Plaistow, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Family First to do some much needed yard clean up and to power wash our house and deck. He worked tirelessly and did a fantastic job for a very reasonable price. Will definitely hire him for more work."
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Response time3 days
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Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Merrill's Home Repair & Renovations, LLC
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Plaistow, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great carpentry, very professional, they cleaned up the repair site and very nice people!! Phil and Tracy great people 👍 Would highly recommend!!"
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Response time2 days
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Torin Soares Contracting
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving Plaistow, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had demo of Jacuzzi bathtub and install of walk in shower. Work was done quickly and very happy with the final results. Also hired to build a feed and tack shed for horses. Love it! Poured concrete floor and added on to current barn. Looks great."
Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
ESP Remodeling
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Plaistow, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Tiago did a great job building a custom madeà  wood cabinet for my new linear fireplace, He was extremely conscientious and courteous. He provided a fair price and fantastic workmanship I would recommend Tiago for any carpentry or remodelingà  job big or small.à   It was money well spent"
Response time2 days
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.

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.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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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