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Faithful Finishes Carpentry
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+4 more

Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Small jobs welcome

"We needed a door frame taken off to get a new refrigerator into our kitchen. He quickly and cleanly removed the existing door frame. Since our appliance delivery was delayed, he worked with our schedules to get the trim out redone afterwards. Once we gave him the greenlight, he was able to complete the new trim out and paint matched. Highly professional, quality workmanship"
Awning
Awning
Awning
Awning
Awning

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Custom Designed Exteriors, LLC
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"About a year ago, Tony and Mike did a fantastic job tearing out the original cedar deck (that was rotting away) and replaced it with a sleek, modern looking composite flooring and wire railing. We noticed a riser on the step was warping. I texted Tony, and within a week Mike came by and replaced it. They stand behind their work, great communication and followup, provide excellent value and craftsmanship."
Double Deck w/ Black Aluminum Picket-Railing
Double Deck w/ Black Aluminum Picket-Railing
Double Deck w/ Black Aluminum Picket-Railing
Double Deck w/ Black Aluminum Picket-Railing
Double Deck w/ Black Aluminum Picket-Railing

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Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Patron General Construction, LLC
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Terrific value

"Patron General Construction removed and replaced our front entry staircase in one day! Amazing. Aleksei is a master carpenter. I was a carpenter for twenty years and haven t ever worked with a better craftsman. I will hire him for all future projects. His helper was also excellent. Highly recommended!!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Homeowners can increase the usefulness of their garage space in other ways, and one option is to extend the length of the garage by making it deeper. The process is similar to traditional garage extensions, but the end product is a garage with a different layout rather than additional parking spaces. 

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

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.

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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