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Q: How do professionals incorporate framing into existing structures?

• <div><p>By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.</p></div>

Q: Is it okay to drill into a load-bearing beam?

• <div><p>You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it&rsquo;s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that&rsquo;s safe to use.</p></div>

Q: How tall is a standard Cape Cod house?

• <div><p>Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they&rsquo;re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings. </p></div>

Q: How long does it take to install a porch column?

• <div><p>Installing an ornamental or <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/front-porch-decorating-ideas.htm">decorative porch</a> 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. </p></div>

Q: Where do you start when framing a house?

• <div><p>Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. </p></div>

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Last update on June 24, 2024

Reviewed in June 2024
Had a deck covered and screened in. Job was starting on time and finished in a timely manner. Quality of the work was tip notch.
G. Robbins Builders
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Reviewed in April 2024
Derek did excellent work and I'm very happy how my front and back porch and steps turned out. I will recommend him to other people they need any carpentry work done.
DW Construction
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Reviewed in September 2022
Craig and his crew performed the deck refurbishing in a timely and professional way. I would use them again with no hesitation.
CAS Property Services, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
We hired Kiefer Randall (KR) to do a remodel in our basement, which we were told by owner Tim Kiefer would take 3 weeks. The estimate was high, but we went with it, on the promise of high quality work and high standards and hoping that by hiring out, we would gain freedom from worry and hassle...
Kiefer-Randall Construction & Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in July 2021
Tim and his team did a lot of work in addition to powerwashing the house exterior. They also powerwashed my deck and wood furniture which was then sealed. Looks brand new. Powerwashed, removed and repainted all my shutters. Absolutely perfect work. Brick patio was powerwashed and regrouted, the...
H2 Pro Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in May 2021
Pro: roof nails covered and garage reroofed and some silicone and liquid rubber added at problem spots on the roof. Cons: communication is lacking and the quality of work is not clear. A follow-up visit (to complete an initially unfinished job) failed to fix leaks. Was rainy and cool during the...
Atlas Construction & Remodeling
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Reviewed in May 2020
General construction; painting; plumbing; general handiman; carpentry
PPHI
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Reviewed in February 2019
Very poor project management from the start. Longtime gaps between periods of actual work, with lame excuses offered. Inadequate communication. Job dragged on for months. Ignored direct instructions in at least three instances, requiring corrections which resulted in long delays. Contractor...
Calico's Custom Cabinetry
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Reviewed in March 2016
Things started off okay. But unfortunately, the owner of the company (Martin Grozier, who obviously had no carpentry experience whatsoever), apparently had an issue with being able to retain a carpenter for his business (this is key since his company does carpentry work and he has no experience...
Precision Remodeling
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Reviewed in December 2014
A Very pleased with work done. They were quick to come out to scope out job, and had a detailed proposal withing a week or so. <br /> unt of water to come though roof and discolored a smsll patch in ceiling which they repainted immediatelyBecause they are a sought after company they let me...
Peranich & Shelp Construction Inc
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"My Full bathroom remodel was completed on time at a great price by kind and respectful employees of trinity contracting. They did a wonderful job creating the bathroom of my dreams and were very easy and understanding to work with, even with the many changes I made along the way during the remodel. I absolutely would hire trinity contracting again without any hesitation. Wonderful job, thank you."

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"Old house built in the 50s desperately needed a kitchen remodeling! Hired Legacy Construction for the job and couldn't be happier! Amazing craftsmanship and superb work done in a timely manner and below budget!!! New cabinets, tile, kitchen island, sink even the appliances electrical needed some TLC and they handled it all! 1 stop shop! I will definitely be seeking your services on all my rentals!"

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"arrived on time, worked timely, cleaned up everything like he wasn't even there. Everything was done as explained, within budget given at estimate and very nice and respectful. No issues with anything since, very high quality work."

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PARLOR CITY DRYWALL & PAINTING, Inc.

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"We hired Parlor City to do a re-do of our main living area. It included redoing all the drywall, painting, applying shiplap on a feature wall and constructing 2 large beams for the ceiling. We're very happy with the finished product, especially with the wooden beams. All of the workers were attentive to details and to our wishes, especially the carpenter, Chris, who is a fine craftsman. The only issue we had was that due to some scheduling problems, the project went on a little longer than expected. We would definitely hire Parlor City for any jobs in the future!"

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

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.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off.

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