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Avatar for Home Genius Exteriors
Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
390
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Swansea, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"What an incredible experience. Contacted them for siding consult, Chris from sales was very knowledgeable and easy to talk with. Gave us great recommendations for the design. We signed up and wow the siding was here in less than 10 days. The installers, Led by Daniel were incredible. They were courteous, friendly, neat and they were fast! You could see pride of work as they were doing the project. They were also on time each day, were there when they said they would be. AJ our project manager was awesome as well..Communicated frequently so we always knew what to expect. We are thrilled with our new home, siding is beautiful, this team is stellar! If we could give a 100 rating we would!"
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing

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786 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Take Pride Construction and Painting
4.7(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+9 more

Serving Swansea, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh is a consummate professional. From start to finish our kitchen total renovation was smooth, timely and on budget. We can’t say enough about the quality of the cabinets they handcrafted or the workmen and workmanship… the live up to their name, Take Pride Construction."
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Closet America, LLC
4.2(
82
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Closet - Build

Serving Swansea, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

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Warranties offered

"My design consultant Eileen was very knowledgeable and helped me pick a close that would fit my needs. The install was very fast and the finished closets are very nice"
Contemporary Entry - Seat Beach Floral Pattern Cushion
Walk in
Maple Garage
Sunset Finish Walk-in
Media Center With Accent Wall

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Recommended by90%of homeowners
Motley's Crew
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+1 more

Serving Swansea, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Hired a crew to build a new porch (front and back). They were either lazy, ignorant, cheap or all of the above. Anyway, I contacted Motley's the very next day. Billy came out the same day to assess the problem and find a solution. Billy was easy and great to work with. Communication was clear and the job was finished correctly and quickly. The job was small, but I was still impressed. This all took place the same week of Thanksgiving. The professionalism and the urgency of finishing someone else's botched work. Billy came back the next day, after evaluating what was needed to fix and complete the job, The job was done quickly and for a good price. This business is small, but dependable. Thank you, Billy"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

Converting a carport into a garage can vary in difficulty depending on its configuration, the condition of the foundation or slab, and its location relative to the house. The process has a lot in common with a home addition, but you can often skip non-essential finishes like fine flooring, trim work, or even drywall and HVAC. The conversion requires experience with drywall, insulation, and other building materials to ensure it’s done safely and correctly. While it might be possible for a DIYer with the proper tools and skills to do the work, it is a complicated and potentially dangerous job. If you’re new to basic construction, it's best to leave this project to the professionals.

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.

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.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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