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Avatar for Ortiz Wood Carpentry, LLC
Ortiz Wood Carpentry, LLC
4.9(
19
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Kalama, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Ortiz and his crew installed a 300 square foot deck for us, and the work is great. He explained everything, gave options, tips about taking care of the deck, and put in the extra effort to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. If given the opportunity to hire Ortiz Wood Carpentry again, we would gladly request his proposal again."
Demolition process
Demolition process
Fundación and framing
Composite cover
Deck done

+15

Response time12 hrs
Response rate95%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Buena Vista Roofing & Construction Inc.
Buena Vista Roofing & Construction Inc.
4.5(
148
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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%
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for TIMBERLINE CONSTRUCTION CONCEPTS LLC
TIMBERLINE CONSTRUCTION CONCEPTS LLC
5.0(
13
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Kalama, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Avatar for Defeat Contracting
Defeat Contracting
5.0(
12
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Carpentry Framing - InstallDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Kalama, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Turn Pros NW, LLC
Turn Pros NW, LLC
5.0(
6
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Kalama, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Armando and his partner Ben did a fantastic job on our home. Ben replaced our 30-year-old carpet with lvp flooring did all the trim, replaced most of the interior doors and replaced all of our exterior doors and Armando had his paint crew paint the entire inside. Highly recommend them."
Siding and paint
Siding and paint
Siding and paint
Bathtub tile remodel
Patio cover build & stain

+3

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

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.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

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.

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