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One Peace, LLC
4.9(
16
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Serving Rensselaerville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Was not able to do the upholstery because not enough fabric. Will hire him when I get the fabric. Fixed the garbage disposal. Could not install new toilet cover because the one I bought was too small. Pleasant, knowledgeable and moderate price. I would hire and recommend him which I did to a friend.😇"
Tile
Pressure washing
Flooring Sales/Installation/Repair Project
Handyman Services Project
Tile

+35

Response time3 days
Recommended by43%of homeowners
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Stormwise Roofing
4.5(
88
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Serving Rensselaerville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am so very satisfied with the quick response, fair price for expert quality work done on my deck and water damaged walls on my addition. Juan took pics every step of the way. The job done by far exceeded my expectations. Very highly recommend this company for both honesty and high quality workmanship!"
Chimney flashing
Gutter cleaner
Siding
Siding
Roof replacement

+6

Response time1 day
128 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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518 Colonie Painting & Flooring LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Rensselaerville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to 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.

Painting and flooring
Painting and flooring
Painting and flooring
Painting and flooring
Painting and flooring

+80

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Greene County Contracting LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Rensselaerville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jack was professional, his workmanship is outstanding. He is hardworking and kept us informed of what we could expect so there were no surprises. His estimate was fair and less than another contractor we had look at the job. We will be giving him more work as our complex has 23 units. The HOA is very pleased with Greene County Contractors."
Response time2 days
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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.

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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