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Avatar for Merrill's Home Repair & Renovations, LLC
Merrill's Home Repair & Renovations, LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Plaistow, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

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
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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603 Contracting LLC
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Plaistow, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired 603 Construction during Covid to build an addition on our home, and the result completely transformed how we live in the space, especially our kitchen, which has become the heart of our home and an incredible gathering place for family and friends. Like any major project (especially during Covid), there were challenges along the way, but Mike and team handled them and delivered a final product that has created lasting memories for my family and friends. Great group of guys that work hard to deliver! Highly recommend!!"
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ESP Remodeling
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Plaistow, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
Torin Soares Contracting
5.0(
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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 time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by27%of homeowners
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Kelleher General Contracting
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Plaistow, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike answered my post quickly, was easy to negotiate a good deal with, and got the job done efficiently and right within the time frame he estimated. Iâ d hire Kelleher Exteriors for another project."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
83 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

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.

While it is possible to build a wooden carport yourself, especially if you are skilled in carpentry, professional construction is recommended. Professionals ensure structural integrity, proper anchoring, correct alignment, and the use of quality materials for a stable and durable result.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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