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Schultz & Sons Contracting
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Bergen, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I Deeply appreciate Doug responding to my complicated gutter repair problem left the unfinished by former roofer contractor. Doug assessed the problem and made the necessary repairs which took more than one visit. He willingly returned to tweak additional issues at no extra cost. I definitely recommend Doug and the work he does. BJM"
Gutter install
Gutter install
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A & W General Contractors
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Bergen, NY and surrounding areas

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A & W General Contractors is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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DV Home Innovations
4.8(
16
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Bergen, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Drake and Vincent did a fantastic job sanding the treads, the banister, and the landing of my staircase! The staircase has an elegant design so it was crucial that the sanding be done by highly skilled and detailed oriented carpenters: Drake and Vincemnt both proved to be just that! The staircase looks amazing! Throughout the whole process they were reliable and knowledgeable, and they kept me posted on how the project was going from start to finish. I would definitely hire them again!"
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Deck and railing project
Porch repair
Doors Project

+102

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dream Work Designs
4.7(
46
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Bergen, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dream Works Design not only had an extremely fair quote for doing our deck but the work was Outstanding! The quality of workmanship and attention to detail are the best I seen in any contractor. Add to that they are always communicating their work schedule and are extremely friendly and always willing to hear your input on the project. If your looking for an AAA plus contractor you must get a quote from Karen/Chili at Dream Works Design"
Decks and Porches Project
Handymen Project
Remodeling - General Project
Handymen Project
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Unfinished 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.

The cost to frame a 2,000-square-foot house can fall anywhere between $14,000 and $32,000. This price can increase or decrease depending on what type of framing you choose, the quality of the materials, the project's complexity, and whether you decide to hire a professional to do the job.

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.

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.

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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