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Avatar for Lakeside Construction & Paving LLC
Lakeside Construction & Paving LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Washougal, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did an excellent job on the foundation repair which is solid and dry they also done the paving work which was necessary it came out really smooth and a really nice finish I would highly recommend this company!"
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Millennium Specialties, LLC
4.8(
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Closet - BuildDeck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+2 more

Serving Washougal, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1984

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Warranties offered

"Dave took 2 bedrooms and a small bathroom and created al master suite. He enlarged and upgraded the bathroom and made one elegant bedroom. Dave is a perfectionist and the work reflects it. He is also very creative and loves his job. We couldn't ask for more: The remodel is beautiful, artistic and practical, the price reasonable, and he and his crew were a delight to have around--polite, respectful and fun. Millennium Specialties exceeded our expectations and more!"
 Wainscot - Kitchen Remodel
 Tile Windows
 Deck & Stone Planters
Pantries
Kitchen Remodel

+98

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Precision Painting & Construction LLC
4.3(
35
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Repair+4 more

Serving Washougal, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Precision Painting and Construction for 2 different projects, and weâ re currently working on a third. They painted our interior walls, which was incredibly challenging due to molding that was adhered to the walls from the previous owner. The painting looks excellent. We also had them build a new wall with a doorway to make another bedroom out of a loft space. The wall looks beautiful. We currently have them painting our kitchen cabinets. Justin and the crew are easy and wonderful to work with, theyâ re efficient, and pay attention to detail. Theyâ re responsive when we have questions and provide accurate estimates when needed. Would highly recommend."
Full bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel - Shower Install
Interior painting
Interior painting
Stairwell painting

+32

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.

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