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Avatar for MILLER CUSTOM CARPENTRY & REMODELING
MILLER CUSTOM CARPENTRY & REMODELING
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Serving Cortland, OH and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I just want to say thank you to Miller Custom Carpentry and Remodeling. Zach, the owner, did a fantastic job on my bathroom remodel and now I love my new bathroom! He was on time and very clean and tidy in my home! I would definitely recommend Miller Custom Carpentry! Thank you!"
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Custom woodworking
Basement remodel
Basement remodel
Basement remodel

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Avatar for Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Cortland, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris was extremely professional and very skilled at his trade. He completed the work within 2 days of our first contact and kept excellent communication about costs, time of arrival for first consultation and date of service. The projects were challenging and he did incredible carpentry. He was very good at keeping the area clean and respectful of my home. We have already discussed additional work that he will do on the house. I am excited to work with him again and recommend him without reservation. He is a breath of fresh air for someone to really work with a homeowner!"
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Steve's Wildcat Enterprises
4.9(
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Serving Cortland, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Steve and Justin were very professional and did quality work. They had a challenge, since the one area was on a slope along the side of the church building that needed repaired. They had to build a support plank to do the work. A few days earlier they needed a bucket lift to do another area. They removed all debris and did an excellent job, overall. Would highly recommend."
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Lipkey

+12

Response time6 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Premier Roofing & Home Improvement, LLC
Premier Roofing & Home Improvement, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Cortland, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner was very professional and an excellent communicator. They did an amazing job. I am so happy with my new metal roof! I will reach out to them for any home improvement needs I will have in the future."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Lambert's Construction and Roofing, LLC
Lambert's Construction and Roofing, LLC
4.1(
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Serving Cortland, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He also corrected gutter quality, siding quality and assisted with an exterior window leak. Great company and crew for an affordable price! Very knowledgeable & professional!"
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siding and roof job
Response time6 hrs
Response rate86%
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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.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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. 

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.

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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