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Yerdon Construction & Associates
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Columbia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tim and his crew were there all day, every day until the work was finished. They did a beautiful job on most things: they're fantastic with structural and electrical work, and the new ceilings, windows, and fence all look great. A few of the finishing touches weren't as high-quality as the rest of their work, but overall we were very happy. I should have asked for a more detailed estimate in writing up front, as the final price came out to more than we were expecting--but that was largely because we kept asking them to do more! But they were trustworthy, and accounted for every dollar they spent. I would definitely hire them again."
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Response time5 days
Response rate100%
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Weber construction
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Columbia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dan is the best communicator and most experienced contractor I?ve spoken to in my life. The overall experience was 10-10 Dan and his team are quick, prompt, and very professional. Would hire these guys any days of the week!"
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Hurlburt Property Management LLC
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Columbia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Stanton's Affordable Contracting
5.0(
11
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Columbia, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe has been very professional and we are very happy with work so far. Weather stopped us short of finishing in fall, so looking forward to seeing everything complete. I have a relative who is a retired professional painter. He gave me a list of questions to ask. Joe answers were all what I was told to expect from a quality painter. We would use Joe again for projects or painting."
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Wratten Contracting
4.9(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Columbia, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

"Wratten Contracting was very fast in taking care of my project. Excellent work and very reasable prices. Highly recommend them. They will be my go-to contractor for future work."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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. 

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

The average cost of DIY window framing is about $40 to $60 in materials. If you hire a window treatment professional, you’ll pay for materials plus labor costs—anywhere from $250 to $800 per window. The final cost is highly dependent on the window size, as larger windows are heavier and more difficult to install, as well as the type of window framing material.

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.

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.

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