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Last update on July 27, 2025

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Avatar for Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
4.7(
45
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Closet - BuildDeck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+7 more

Serving West Salem, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"So he was almost a hour late on arrival then when I arrived this morning the door sticks the frame is crooked and the floor dosent meet the door jam so there’s a gap"
Response time2 days
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Finish Line
4.4(
128
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving West Salem, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent service! We have used Finish Line 3 different times now and we have always been highly satisfied with their work. They replaced our entire house roof and did an excellent job, they  installed a rubber roof over our deck, and they did the same at our son's house. We trust them and highly recommend them!"
Metal roof
Bambo hardwood flooring
Room addition
Commercial Rubber a Roof System
Vinyl Siding

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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W M Construction
5.0(
4
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving West Salem, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Job was completed as quoted and met the objective of making the deck safe. Efficient and effective."
House roof
House roof
Roof
Porch
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Freeman's RRC LLC
5.0(
15
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving West Salem, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Logan did a great job communicating with me throughout the entire process. Our job wasn't anything major - but Logan a treated it like it was a big deal. Did a great job making repairs to our deck. Very professional. We greatly appreciated their effort and approach to our project."
Tile shower
Tile shower
Tile shower
Bathroom refresh
Banister update

+6

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by6%of homeowners
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Lehman Construction
5.0(
10
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving West Salem, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Great!!! They know what they are doing and did everything they said they would do. On time, they clean up and really easy to work with. You will not go wrong with them"
Deck
Deck
Deck from balcony 2
Deck from balcony
wooster deck

+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Eicher Interiors
5.0(
5
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving West Salem, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Sam did some trim work ect in my house and went above and beyond... Sam is very detail oriented, I was very happy with what he did!"
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
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Redtail Property Services
5.0(
2
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving West Salem, OH and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"He showed up on time, did a professional job, an cleaned the area before he left. I was very satisfied with his work."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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. 

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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.

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