"We needed a complete rebuild of our decks. (there were two ) and we contacted Rick’s Custom Fencing and Decking.
We really appreciated Rick’s ability to change a somewhat complicated process into something that actually became a fun project.
Miguel, Lane and Josiah were the builders and they were outstanding craftsmen."
"Steve of Ironwood Builders returned my call for an estimate within twenty-four hours. He's friendly, no pressure, and he clearly stated how to fix our deck while also easily dealing with our last minute changes to what we wanted done to the deck. The deck was prepped, painted and a second coat of applied after the initial coat set. Ironwood did a great job sanding the surface and the sides of the floor boards. Coverage of the wood deck was outstanding and I feel the deck will not suffer the wet winters and hot summers of Corvallis. We're saving up for more home improvements and we plan on choosing Steve and Ironwood for those projects."
"Hired him for a furniture assembly that did not come with instructions and he did the job wonderfully. He was honest and kind and very polite. I will definately recommend him to anyone looking for home repairs."
"I can't say enough about this company! I hire them for any projects that I have because they are always on top of it! From painting, to dry wall, to fixtures, to decks, to any project for a house, they are 100% completed with the utmost care. Thank you so much for being such a fantastic and reliable company."
"Adam with Elite Enclosures responded promptly with a quote for fence, gate & arbor replacement based on my texted dimensions & pictures. He got started right away & completed my project in 2 days - demo, haul-away & brand new fence, gate & arbor. The finished product exceeded expectations with great attention to detail & stellar craftsmanship. Adam was professional, responsive, great communication, efficient & skilled at his craft. I’d hire Elite Enclosures again in a heartbeat. Highly recommend."
"We happened upon Shawn replacing a deck for someone in our neighborhood. He came and looked at our deck that needed replaced. He drew up a professional estimate with pictures of the deck and back stairs he would build for for us and we hired him. He listened to our wants and needs that were fulfilled. Shawn, Justin and Wyatt were very kind, personable and very professional. I highly recommend Shawn Miner for all your building/project needs. We couldn't have found anybody better. Thank you Shawn 😊"
"I looked everywhere to try and find someone that could build a Murphy bed for me (I had the hardware kit) and finally, I found Chris. This has been an absolute pleasure from start to finish! The communication was excellent. We talked over what I wanted and he made it happen. He also gave me some options that allowed me to save some money which I really appreciated when material prices kept going up. He was always considerate of my time as we tried to maneuver through my continually changing work schedules, etc. Honestly, I am so thrilled and it is even better than I imagined!"
A few signs that you need a new door frame include:
The door no longer fits properly in its frame and sticks or scrapes.
You notice cracks, holes, or rotting.
You feel a draft coming from around the door when it’s closed.
You find yourself frequently needing to make repairs.
No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.
Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.
Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.
Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.
The Harrisburg, OR homeowners’ guide to carpentry services
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Add a wow factor to your home with a chandelier. Chandelier installation costs depend on style, location, and labor, so learn what you can expect to budget.
When you’re tackling a project or hiring a contractor, it’s helpful to know key carpentry terms. From end grain to dovetail joints, here’s a complete list.
