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K.T. Woodworking, Inc.
3.9(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Kaysville, UT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

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"He uses great materials. He is very knowledgeable about what he does and about what the woods are in your home. He s very personable and enjoyable to be around."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Canyon View Construction, LLC
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Kaysville, UT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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"Rob and the Canyon View team helped me build a back porch that 5X'd the size of my previous one. It's been a few years, and our porch still looks and works great. I highly recommend working with these guys."
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Response rate90%
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DW Utah
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Kaysville, UT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

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"DW Utah did an amazing job on the electrical work for my home remodel! Derek and his crew were professional, efficient, and detail-oriented. They handled everything seamlessly and made sure everything was up to code. I really appreciated their clear communication and how easy they were to work with. Highly recommend them for any electrical work!"
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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.

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.

Homeowners can increase the usefulness of their garage space in other ways, and one option is to extend the length of the garage by making it deeper. The process is similar to traditional garage extensions, but the end product is a garage with a different layout rather than additional parking spaces. 

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