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TAB BUILDERS LLC
5.0(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+2 more

Serving Putney, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Tanner to build a small porch, replace some vinyl siding and do some other carpentry work. Tanner answered all my questions promptly and took the time to explain everything thoroughly . He showed up when he said he would, cleaned up the jobsite when he was finished and I was very happy with the quality of his work. I will definitely hire him again in the future."
Response time6 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Beck and Call Property Services, LLC
5.0(
10
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Putney, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Skip for removal of some furniture as I have physical limitations. Communication was easy with him from the start and I appreciated how professional and friendly he was. Skip is a gem of a guy. I look forward to hiring him again in the future and have already recommended him to friends."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate85%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Handyman Company
4.9(
11
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For Business+3 more

Serving Putney, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company is fantastic. They went above and beyond what was required for a small project that I didn't have the time to do myself. It's so difficult to find good people to do these jobs, so I was really grateful for the fast, reliable, and high quality service. I would hire them again in a heart beat. They got right back to me when I initially made the request for service, and even though they said they were busy, they went out of their way to accommodate my request in a short span of time. They also communicated consistently and reliably when I messaged them about the project. This company gets my highest endorsement."
Tear out and clean up debris
Taking out old cabinets
Tile installation
sheetrock/tile
Custom Cabinets

+68

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Christopher's Handyman
5.0(
2
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Putney, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Christopher is doing a nice job repairing some water damage in my kitchen and refinishing my hard wood floors. I have a few more projects that I will be doing in the near future and will not hesitate calling Chris for these as well."
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation

+22

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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. 

New builds, remodels, and additions often necessitate professional framing expertise.

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