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CDJ Remodeling
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For BusinessInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+1 more

Serving Westlake, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Customers say: True professional

"Chris and Cameron did fantastic work installing a wood fence. They worked around rainy weather issues to get the fence done quickly. Chris took care of pulling the needed permits and worked directly with the city building department. Very thankful for the work they did!"
Response time6 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Lance Homes LLC
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Westlake, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Jason Lance was the only contractor that answered my request for a quote. Once we agreed to move forward, Jason fit us into his schedule and completed the job in a timely manner. He was very professional and did an outstanding job."
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Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
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Response time6 days
Response rate100%
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Actual Finish Carpenters
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Westlake, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

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Offers commercial services

"Hired Michael for basement drywall finishing. He was excellent to work with from start to finish. Showed up to work when he said he would, did great quality work, and is very detail oriented. Extremely neat and tidy. Left the workspace cleaner than it started!"
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
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Closet - BuildDeck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+7 more

Serving Westlake, 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
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Frank's Custom Remodeling, LTD
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For Business+4 more

Serving Westlake, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

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"Frank did an excellent job of listening to my design ideas and completing them. He brought samples of counter tops and paint choices to make sure everything matched what I was looking for. He also was knowledgeable enough to recommend buying flat front cabinets and replacing flat fronts with bead board instead (which saved me a lot of money). Everything looks wonderful! I would highly recommend him for almost any interior work on a home."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

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.

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