Q: Can you replace a load-bearing wall with columns?

• <div><p>Yes, columns can be used to replace a load-bearing wall. However, you will need to use a support beam as well. Using columns can be a great way to provide additional support for large areas and improve your home's aesthetics.</p></div>

Q: Are joists considered structural?

• <div><p>Yes, joists are considered structural, as they support the flooring or roofing above them and help distribute the load to the beams, which, in turn, distribute that load to weight-bearing walls or foundational supports directly below them. Joists not only help distribute the load evenly to your beams, but they also provide direct support to the subfloor in flooring systems, which helps reduce creaking and the risk of uneven flooring.</p></div>

Q: Why are my landscape timbers warping?

• <div><p>Warped wooden landscape timbers are the result of the wood taking in too much moisture and then drying out. Treated lumber is less likely to warp but may still be susceptible to changes due to moisture. You can reduce the risk of warping by treating the cut ends of your timbers with a product specifically made for waterproofing wood. </p></div>

Q: Should I repair or replace wood following termite damage?

• <div><p>Not all wood that&rsquo;s been softened by termites needs to be replaced. You may be able to salvage wood using a wood hardener instead of replacing beams. However, you&rsquo;ll need to hire a structural engineer to assess the damage and the overall stability of the wood before making a replacement plan.</p></div>

Q: Can a bowed wall be straightened?

• <div><p>Yes, a bowed wall can be straightened in several ways. If the bowing is minimal, it can often be straightened by installing anchors or straps. For more severe basement wall bowing, your contractor might need to excavate the soil outside the foundation and pull the wall back into its original position to straighten it.</p></div>

J W Construction, LLC

J W Construction, LLC

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 97% of Angi customers

33 years of experience

At JW Construction, LLC, we bring over 32 years of expertise in providing exceptional remodeling services to homeowners and property owners in Emery, SD, Sioux Falls, SD, and the surrounding areas. As a fully licensed, bonded, and insured LLC, we pride ourselves on our five-star rating on Angi’s with over 40 positive reviews. Our extensive experience makes us one of the larger remodeling companies in the area, capable of handling any project, from kitchen and bathroom renovations to whole house remodels and custom decks. We specialize in creating beautiful, functional spaces tailored to your needs, ensuring satisfaction from start to finish. Our professionals use state-of-the-art technology and techniques to deliver high-quality craftsmanship. Additionally, we offer light commercial services to meet the needs of businesses in the area. With a commitment to excellent service and quality craftsmanship, we make it our mission to transform your vision into reality.

"It was a difficult project and it was handled masterfully. Great people to work with."

jeff d on April 2025

At JW Construction, LLC, we bring over 32 years of expertise in providing exceptional remodeling services to homeowners and property owners in Emery, SD, Sioux Falls, SD, and the surrounding areas. As a fully licensed, bonded, and insured LLC, we pride ourselves on our five-star rating on Angi’s with over 40 positive reviews. Our extensive experience makes us one of the larger remodeling companies in the area, capable of handling any project, from kitchen and bathroom renovations to whole house remodels and custom decks. We specialize in creating beautiful, functional spaces tailored to your needs, ensuring satisfaction from start to finish. Our professionals use state-of-the-art technology and techniques to deliver high-quality craftsmanship. Additionally, we offer light commercial services to meet the needs of businesses in the area. With a commitment to excellent service and quality craftsmanship, we make it our mission to transform your vision into reality.

"It was a difficult project and it was handled masterfully. Great people to work with."

jeff d on April 2025

JWM Construction LLC

JWM Construction LLC

1 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Over 10 years in both commercial and residential construction, we can handle any job, big or small. From new construction to remodeling, we can help. Quality, customer satisfaction, and safety are our top priorities.

"Replaced doors, windows, trim, sheetrock and siding. Excellent customer service skills. All were very polite and made sure everything was how we wanted it before they started in. The products and work as well as creativity to enhance everything to be long lasting strong as well as a professional finished look. "

Laura Z on October 2025

Over 10 years in both commercial and residential construction, we can handle any job, big or small. From new construction to remodeling, we can help. Quality, customer satisfaction, and safety are our top priorities.

"Replaced doors, windows, trim, sheetrock and siding. Excellent customer service skills. All were very polite and made sure everything was how we wanted it before they started in. The products and work as well as creativity to enhance everything to be long lasting strong as well as a professional finished look. "

Laura Z on October 2025

Benson Remodeling, LLC

Benson Remodeling, LLC

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

22 years of experience

Welcome to Benson Remodeling, LLC, with over 15 years of experience in the home remodeling industry, I am your go-to pro for all of your home improvement needs. We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer. I am known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"good guy does an excellent job, you can count on him, I've used him multiple times"

Alisson J on April 2018

Welcome to Benson Remodeling, LLC, with over 15 years of experience in the home remodeling industry, I am your go-to pro for all of your home improvement needs. We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer. I am known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"good guy does an excellent job, you can count on him, I've used him multiple times"

Alisson J on April 2018

Hampton Enterprise LLC

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Hampton Enterprise LLC

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36 years of experience

Our mission at Hampton Enterprise LLC is to provide clients with superior customer service, quality work and speedy service in all aspects of their home improvement needs. Licensed, insured and trusted since 1989; come discover the Hampton difference today! We specialize in the installation and repair of Windows, Doors, Flooring, Sinks, Bathtubs, Showers, Sprinkler Systems and much more. We also offer Interior and Exterior Home Painting, Custom Welding Fabrication and Carpentry.Localy in your area just call and i will call back with a local number thank you . from James Hampton AL.Dothan 334-648-3817, AL Birmingham 334-648-3817, AL Huntsville 334-648-3817, AL Mobile 334-648-3817, AL Tuscaloosa 334-648-3817, AL Montgomery 334-578-4761, AR Little Rock 334-648-3817, AZ Phoenix 334-648-3817, CA LosAngeles/Sacramento 334-648-3817, CO Denver/Colorado Springs 334-648-3817, CT Hartford 334-648-3817, DE Dover 334-648-3817, FL Tallahassee 334-648-3817, FL Cape Canaveral/ Cocoa 334-648-3817, FL. Destin 334-648-3817, FL Gainsville 334-648-3817 Fl Jacksonville 334-648-3817, FL Orlando 334-648-3817, FL Panama City 334-648-3817, FL Tampa 334-648-3817, FL Miami 334-648-3817, GA Atlanta 334-648-3817, GA Albany 334-648-3817, GA Augusta 334-648-3817, GA Columbus 334-648-3817, GA Macon 334-648-3817, GA Valdosta 334-648-3817, IA Des Moines 334-648-3817, ID Boise 334-648-3817, IL Chicago/Springfield 334-648-3817, IN Indianapolis 334-648-3817, KS Levenworth/Topeka 334-648-3817, KY Frankfort 334-648-3817, LA New orleans/Baton Rouge 334-648-3817, MA Boston 334-648-3817, MD Annapolis 334-648-3817, ME Augusta 334-648-3817, MI Detroit/Lansing 334-648-3817, MN Saint Paul 334-648-3817, MO kansas City/Jefferson City 334-648-3817, MS Jackson 334-648-3817, MS Biloxi 334-648-3817, MS Gulf Port 334-648-3817, MT helena 334-648-3817, NC Raleigh 334-648-3817, ND Bismark 334-648-3817, NE Lincoln 334-648-3817, NJ Trenton 334-648-3817, NM Santa Fe 334-648-3817, NV Carson City 334-648-3817, NV Las Vegas 334-648-3817 NY Albany 334-648-3817, OH Columbus 334-648-3817, OK Oklahoma Ciy 334-648-3817, OR Salem 334-648-3817, PA harrisburg 334-648-3817, RI Providence 334-648-3817, SC Columbia 334-648-3817, SD Pierre 334-648-3817, TN nashville 334-648-3817, TX Austin 334-648-3817, UT Salt Lake City 334-648-3817, VA Richmond 334-648-3817, VT montpelier 334-648-3817, WI Madison 334-648-3817, WV Charleston 334-648-3817, WY Cheyenne 334-648-3817

"They guys suck."

Penny S on February 2024

Our mission at Hampton Enterprise LLC is to provide clients with superior customer service, quality work and speedy service in all aspects of their home improvement needs. Licensed, insured and trusted since 1989; come discover the Hampton difference today! We specialize in the installation and repair of Windows, Doors, Flooring, Sinks, Bathtubs, Showers, Sprinkler Systems and much more. We also offer Interior and Exterior Home Painting, Custom Welding Fabrication and Carpentry.Localy in your area just call and i will call back with a local number thank you . from James Hampton AL.Dothan 334-648-3817, AL Birmingham 334-648-3817, AL Huntsville 334-648-3817, AL Mobile 334-648-3817, AL Tuscaloosa 334-648-3817, AL Montgomery 334-578-4761, AR Little Rock 334-648-3817, AZ Phoenix 334-648-3817, CA LosAngeles/Sacramento 334-648-3817, CO Denver/Colorado Springs 334-648-3817, CT Hartford 334-648-3817, DE Dover 334-648-3817, FL Tallahassee 334-648-3817, FL Cape Canaveral/ Cocoa 334-648-3817, FL. Destin 334-648-3817, FL Gainsville 334-648-3817 Fl Jacksonville 334-648-3817, FL Orlando 334-648-3817, FL Panama City 334-648-3817, FL Tampa 334-648-3817, FL Miami 334-648-3817, GA Atlanta 334-648-3817, GA Albany 334-648-3817, GA Augusta 334-648-3817, GA Columbus 334-648-3817, GA Macon 334-648-3817, GA Valdosta 334-648-3817, IA Des Moines 334-648-3817, ID Boise 334-648-3817, IL Chicago/Springfield 334-648-3817, IN Indianapolis 334-648-3817, KS Levenworth/Topeka 334-648-3817, KY Frankfort 334-648-3817, LA New orleans/Baton Rouge 334-648-3817, MA Boston 334-648-3817, MD Annapolis 334-648-3817, ME Augusta 334-648-3817, MI Detroit/Lansing 334-648-3817, MN Saint Paul 334-648-3817, MO kansas City/Jefferson City 334-648-3817, MS Jackson 334-648-3817, MS Biloxi 334-648-3817, MS Gulf Port 334-648-3817, MT helena 334-648-3817, NC Raleigh 334-648-3817, ND Bismark 334-648-3817, NE Lincoln 334-648-3817, NJ Trenton 334-648-3817, NM Santa Fe 334-648-3817, NV Carson City 334-648-3817, NV Las Vegas 334-648-3817 NY Albany 334-648-3817, OH Columbus 334-648-3817, OK Oklahoma Ciy 334-648-3817, OR Salem 334-648-3817, PA harrisburg 334-648-3817, RI Providence 334-648-3817, SC Columbia 334-648-3817, SD Pierre 334-648-3817, TN nashville 334-648-3817, TX Austin 334-648-3817, UT Salt Lake City 334-648-3817, VA Richmond 334-648-3817, VT montpelier 334-648-3817, WI Madison 334-648-3817, WV Charleston 334-648-3817, WY Cheyenne 334-648-3817

"They guys suck."

Penny S on February 2024

Strafford Window Manufacturing, Inc.

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Strafford Window Manufacturing, Inc.

5.00(

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

We do not manufacture windows or doors for homes nor do we use Insulated glass. Strafford Window Mfg. manufacturers custom wood windows for barns, sheds, stables, pool houses, cabin, porches and interior applications in the home. Our windows are made of all wood and single strength glass. Call for pricing on Tempered glass. Strafford Window MFG. manufactures Sashes, Transoms, Single Hung Window Units, Hopper Window Units, Fixed Window Units and Screens.

"These windows are solid, well built and look great. I will be ordering more for my house."

Don P on September 2020

We do not manufacture windows or doors for homes nor do we use Insulated glass. Strafford Window Mfg. manufacturers custom wood windows for barns, sheds, stables, pool houses, cabin, porches and interior applications in the home. Our windows are made of all wood and single strength glass. Call for pricing on Tempered glass. Strafford Window MFG. manufactures Sashes, Transoms, Single Hung Window Units, Hopper Window Units, Fixed Window Units and Screens.