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Avatar for Buena Vista Roofing & Construction Inc.
Buena Vista Roofing & Construction Inc.
4.5(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Kalama, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prompt estimate was within my budget. They were ready to start right away. They work fast to get old shingles off (three layers) had to replace some plywood and 2x8's.They worked in the rain until it turned into hail. Nice people, neat and organized. They were careful with my possessions. I'd hire them again."
New Roof Installation
Windstorm damage
Roof maintenance
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
77 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TIMBERLINE CONSTRUCTION CONCEPTS LLC
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Kalama, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

"One of the easiest and most professional experiences I’ve had. Edward cares about quality while also being very efficient and communicative throughout the process. I would definitely recommend him to anyone that needs any framing done."
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel

+2

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Defeat Contracting
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Kalama, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I echo what others have already said. The team moved very quickly and did a quality job. They built the entire carport in a single day and just had some final touches left on day 2. Remington delivered everything he said he would and more. I will be contacting for additional work very soon."
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Elm Construction Services, Inc.
4.4(
31
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install

Serving Kalama, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We reached out to Elm Construction following a friend’s recommendation. Our contact was Tommy, who supported us throughout the project, making sure we were aligned at every step. He also helped us stay within our initial budget for the kitchen remodeling and ensured everything was delivered on time, as agreed. Thank you, Tommy and the Elm Construction team! We can’t wait for our next project together!"
GAF Roof Installation
GAF Roof Installation
GAF Roof Installation
GAF Roof Installation
GAF Roof Installation

+27

Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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.

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

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.

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