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A & W General Contractors
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Leicester, 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.

Backyard patio cover
Backyard patio cover
Backyard patio cover
Backyard patio cover
Backyard patio cover

+2

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CR Design and Remodel
4.9(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Leicester, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The toilet was completely blocked and unable to flush. He was able to get there within hours and repaired it. It has cement in the line de a previous contractor He also drove to Canandaigua and was able to repair the bath drain that a previous contractor had dumped paint down He’s there and he works until he figures it out"
Deck and Porch Rebuild
Deck and Porch Rebuild
Deck and Porch Rebuild
Deck and Porch Rebuild
Deck and Porch Rebuild

+30

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

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.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

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.

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