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JK Contracting
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ridgeland, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My wife and I very happy with our decision to choose JK contracting for our Koi pond. He was very professional and knowledgeable and you can tell takes pride in his work and thoroughly enjoys it. I would highly recommend him to my family and friends for any of their outdoor water features they want."
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ANDREW ILER
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ridgeland, SC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Extremely fast, precise and very well priced. I would recommend him for any jobs. High quality work and attention to detail as well as transparency about what he’s doing and what he recommends."
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+10

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Professional Clyde and Brandon LLC
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ridgeland, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have used Brandon and Clyde on several occasions and I couldn't be happier They have done everything from small jobs to big,from landscaping to hanging pictures and have always done an excellent job I highly recommend them for whatever job you might need done You will not be disappointed"
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

If you remove a load-bearing wall to create an entrance to a carport or covered patio, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. Factors such as the type of addition and if that area needs additional work will add to the price.

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.

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