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Steve's Wildcat Enterprises
4.9(
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Serving Southington, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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"Hanging on to Steve’s business card. I will definitely use him for all my carpentry projects. He is professional and courteous. The work he did for me was as described and quoted. The finished product looks great."
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+12

Response time6 hrs
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
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Serving Southington, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"The handyman process went very well! Chris was able to identify the issue and was able to fix it whilst going the extra mile to make sure that it was done right. I would highly recommend this person for pretty much any home repair project you can think of!"
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Monthly Upkeep
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Serving Southington, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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"We worked with Spensir and crew to build a Trex deck, they finished two weeks after we received city approvals. They were hardworking and kind and the deck is completely maintenance free. We're already getting quotes for our next project."
Stunning composite deck build
Siding Replacement
Framing
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Landscaping/Yardwork

+70

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Enhances property value, ensures safety, and provides a sound basis for future construction.

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. 

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 deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

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