"The project started on time and took as long as projected by the contractor. Everything went smoothly and we love the way our deck looks now with the roof extension. After the work was completed there was one small little item I wasn't 100% happy with. Robert personally came out and took care of it himself to my satisfaction. We would certainly use Highland Home Improvement in the future. "
"Installed a pet door in an exterior-style metal plated door. He was in and out in just an hour, and even cleaned up after himself! The quality of our home has improved 10-fold now that our pets can come in and out easily. He has great work ethic and is very transparent about everything he does."
"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to write this review so that the request to write this review stops popping up. The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit. "
"It was all right; we didn’t really get anything worthwhile out of it. She was pleasant to work with, it is just what she advertised versus what we got was way out. There was nothing really robust about it. She was polite and pleasant to talk to and what not but her work wasn’t that great. "
"Matt with MS was great. They contacted me the same day as requested. He performed the work 2 days later. His quote was very reasonable and he completed the work in one afternoon. The quality of the work was outstanding and he cleaned up all the debris and left the work area cleaner than it was before. I will definitely call MS again if I have any other projects."
"They did a very good job for us. I was very satisfied. They did it all cleaned up. They were polite and quiet. They did their work. They explained what they were doing and why they were doing it."
"Matt‘s crew did a complete remodel for me. Floors, subfloors, floor joists, paint, refinish walls and ceilings, new kitchen counter, plus a laundry list of other repairs. Great guys to work with that do great work. Already got them booked for my next project as well. I’d highly recommend"
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts
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.
Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity.
Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.
Traditionally, bungalows are single-story homes, although having a half or partial story on top of the first floor is common. While adding a second story to a bungalow is certainly possible, the home would no longer be considered a bungalow by the strictest definition.
One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.
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.
The Monterey, TN homeowners’ guide to contractor services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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When you’re tackling a project or hiring a contractor, it’s helpful to know key carpentry terms. From end grain to dovetail joints, here’s a complete list.
House framing is one of the first parts of building a home. To do this, you’ll want to hire a rough or unfinished carpenter. Using this guide, you’ll know what questions to ask and where to look for your house framing contractor.
