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Keyner Construction
5.0(
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Serving Canyon, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He has done multiple projects for us and am very pleased with his work. He always explains what is going to happen. He warrants his work and will come back at charge if something is wrong. No contractors have been as thorough or as interested in what I needed. He really listens to what I'm asking for."
Childress, TX Renovation
Childress, TX Renovation
Childress, TX Renovation
Childress, TX Renovation
Childress, TX Renovation

+94

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MJL Remodeling
4.7(
35
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Serving Canyon, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mark and his crew were so helpful, knowledgeable, cleaned up after all their work, I would recommend this company as first rate, I plan on having them come back and do other projects. I called one day he stopped by immediately and had the work completed with in a couple days. Pricing was right."
Charles Ave Restoration
Charles Ave Restoration
Charles Ave Restoration
Charles Ave Restoration
Charles Ave Restoration

+7

Response time3 days
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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The Basement Kings
4.8(
16
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Serving Canyon, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Willie and his team did fantastic work. After contacting numerous other "foundation experts", Willie provided the best plan and backed it up with his overall knowledge and certification/training in basement/foundation repair. He and his team do great work and take no short-cuts when it comes to the overall quality of the work. He also was very flexible when other requests were made and he gladly accommodated. He has a passion for his business, customers and takes great pride in his work. The basement and porch are now fixed and look great. Best of all is that we have confidence the work performed will last."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Benjamin Thomas Building & Remodeling
5.0(
7
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Serving Canyon, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The people here are truly wonderful. They listened to my needs and gave me a fair price. I am so happy with their professionalism and their care on my home's project that I would call them again in an instant for future work needing to be done. This company is one I feel you can really trust and to me that's priceless."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lifetime Roofing & Construction
5.0(
21
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Serving Canyon, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Danny with Lifetime Roofing & Construction has a very professional crew. They were in and out in one day so we didn't have to deal with many disruptions or any loud noises. They did great. I'd recommend them for any roofing, remodeling, or construction job you have."
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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