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Vhomes Co.
4.8(
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Serving Kemah, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

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Emergency services offered

"Victor replaced rotted siding boards and painted house and trim. He also repaired wall /ceiling from attic rodent damage in a bathroom and then painted walls, ceiling and trim. Very attention to detail and cleaned up areas when done."
Patio renovation
Patio renovation
outdoor exercising bars
Fence installation
Pavers installation

+191

Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
Tony's Home Repair
4.8(
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Serving Kemah, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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Customers say: Quick response

"I would recommend this gentleman to anyone who needs painting or repairs. My large pergola had rotten wood that he repaired and replaced. It was full of mold and mildew, and he power washed it. He stained it twice. It looks wonderful. He was always on time and worked tirelessly to complete the job."
Response time8 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Acuna Paint, Pressure Washing, and Home Repair
4.8(
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Serving Kemah, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very professional and helpful. His work was satisfactory. Repaired old exterior doors frames and threshold. Put up grab bars and replaced floors vinyl in laundry room. Gave good suggestions for us to stay within our budget. Will hire again for another project."
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+53

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
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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.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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