How do I replace a rotted support beam?

• <div><p>Call a foundation repair pro to replace a rotted support beam. Your contractor will likely install temporary support to the area while replacing the beam with new wood or steel. Load-bearing elements of your home—such as the horizontal beams that run along your floors, walls, roof, and ceilings—should be inspected by a trained structural engineer. Call these experts the moment you detect rot, water damage, or foundation issues in your home. </p></div>

Are porch columns load bearing?

• <div><p>Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-do-i-find-out-if-column-between-foyer-dining-room-living-room-decorative-or-load.htm">ways to identify a load-bearing column</a>, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2022
Excellent company with a great team. John from a1 masonry contractors is knowledgeable, professional, creative and precise. I Was immediately impressed by his whole approach. It's so refreshing to work with folks who are not only striving for perfection, but actually executing it on an elite...
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Reviewed in September 2022
Rob came out, gave us a fair bid, and a crew started the work on time. From what I can tell (without going up on the roof), the quality of the work was good (no leaks yet). However, they did not complete the job before the weather got too cold to continue and they packed up for the winter...
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Reviewed in June 2017
My boyfriend and I love our new loft! Our room was 90% bed until Sander and Elias came and gave us our floor-space back. They were on time, courteous, friendly and overall incredibly professional. Their work is beautiful, and the materials and craftsmanship exemplary. I feel comfortable...
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Reviewed in July 2016
it went excellently. Pete was consistently hard working and exceedingly personable and reliable. Work done efficiently and quickly. Floors exceptionally beautifully done. Great artistry in carpentry. Listens to all requests. Available when called. House looked new and vibrant after repair...
Aldebaren Building Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2014
My wife and I had the privilege of working with iKitchens during our kitchen renovation, and we are absolutely thrilled with the outcome. Rich, Lou Ann, Jim, and the rest of the crew were true partners throughout the course of the project, and we ended up with fantastic end result. When the...
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Reviewed in September 2013
Doug did an outstanding job. We contacted him back in July (based on his reviews on Angie's List)-- because we needed some carpentry work done at our home in Westhampton Beach. He was on time (actually arrived early for our first meeting), reliable, a pleasure to deal with and most of all his...
Doug's Complete Home Remodeling Inc
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Reviewed in May 2013
They were horrible. I do not know what was going on. I do not know what happened in the initial interaction, it was over eight weeks before they even got back to me and by that time I was starting to look at other places. I was so disconcerted by them I called American Express and gave the...
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Reviewed in August 2006
Sechrist Electric left a lot of unfinished work in my home, after they claimed they were done. At first, it seemed that they just left the cable outlets unfinished, but when we started using other outlets, we just kept having problems.
SECHRIST ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in July 2006
THE WORKERS ARE VERY NICE. THEY DO A VERY PROFESSIONAL JOB. I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THEM. I THOUGHT THEY TREATED ME POLITELY. THEY ALWAYS CLEAN UP EVERYTHING AND THEY NEVER LEAVE ANYTHING UNFINISHED.
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Yes, using certified lumber and engineered wood products for reduced environmental impact.

Call a foundation repair pro to replace a rotted support beam. Your contractor will likely install temporary support to the area while replacing the beam with new wood or steel. Load-bearing elements of your home—such as the horizontal beams that run along your floors, walls, roof, and ceilings—should be inspected by a trained structural engineer. Call these experts the moment you detect rot, water damage, or foundation issues in your home.

Yes, most services include necessary frame modifications for proper door fitting. Confirm with your provider.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

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