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Aldridge Enterprises, LLC
4.5(
335
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Brightwood, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"It was clear and evident that Fred was experienced and knowledgable when he came to my home to discuss what I wanted and gave me a reasonable estimate. Upon signing a contract, Justin and Mike were tasked with the build out. They were on site at the times they said they would be, extremely personable and educated within their field of work. They were also extremely hospitable in allowing me to watch them show their expertise as a learning experience. I would most certainly hire Fred and his crew again and highly recommend!"
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.5(
138
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Brightwood, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fantastic and professional. We have a small house and lost some of our gutters to a snow storm, so we decided to renovate the rest of our gutter system while repairing the damaged sections. Working with HGE was a refreshingly positive experience. All of their team members were courteous, straightforward, and responsive. The work took two days with a weather interruption in between, but communication was prompt which let us accommodate the weather. All in all, great company. I just wish they did fencing so I could hire them again."
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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American Deck and Carpentry LLC
4.6(
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Brightwood, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired American Deck and Carpentry to redo our front, covered porch. The existing porch was wood decking and they replaced everything with composite. Wade and his team did an exceptional job. The porch looks wonderful and they paid attention to all the details and did a great job all around, including post-job cleanup! I highly recommend them."
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Response time3 days
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

If you remove a load-bearing wall to create an entrance to a carport or covered patio, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. Factors such as the type of addition and if that area needs additional work will add to the price.

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.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

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