How do I replace a rotted support beam?

• <div><p>Call a foundation repair pro to replace a rotted support beam. Your contractor will likely install temporary support to the area while replacing the beam with new wood or steel. Load-bearing elements of your home—such as the horizontal beams that run along your floors, walls, roof, and ceilings—should be inspected by a trained structural engineer. Call these experts the moment you detect rot, water damage, or foundation issues in your home. </p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2023
Culvers promptly provided a competitive quote, confirmed appointments and showed up on time. Their crew was careful and did quality work on prep (pressure washing, carpentry, protecting and masking windows, doors, lights, etc.), painting siding and trim, caulking and cleaning up. And they...
Culver's Painting, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
Did excellent carpentry work and door repair on rotted wood. Showed up when promised and finished on schedule.
G.P.S. SERVICES
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Reviewed in September 2023
Guy really knew his carpentry. Will use him again.
Otto's Carpentry
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Reviewed in October 2017
Excellent craftsmanship, efficient service, and they made some revisions as requested prior to completion of job. Additionally, estimates and billing were very transparent and any increases in charges were fair based upon additional carpentry required.
Empire Painting
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Reviewed in July 2017
Excellent - very high quality carpentry work
BRIAN RICHARDS LLC
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Reviewed in August 2015
Rafael was hired to repair and paint trim on garage and replace back door on house. The work on the garage was done well however, the house door is very crooked and unfinished. I contacted him several times to come and complete the job. Rather than say he was not coming back, he gave me a...
Wisconsin Property Contractor Services
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Reviewed in September 2014
Gary was somewhat hard to contact initially. Once he started, it went quick and satisfactorily. Only c**** was an added cost for an unforseeable change. The added cost was a bit higher than we thought, but negotiated to make it more palatable. Good overall carpentry and painting.
WUGO CORP
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Reviewed in August 2013
The home that a contractor builds is only as good as it's subcontractors' work. There are problems with finish carpentry, carpeting, and electrical. The finish carpentry in the master bath could have been done better by me and when we replaced the entire builder-grade carpeting 5 years after...
KAEREK HOMES INC
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Reviewed in November 2012
Project took a few days to complete as quoted. Proposal was accepted on Aug 7 with 50% deposit and work started around the 10th of October. I was pleased that everything was completed as quoted including a couple of items that were a little more complicated than expected. Borth-Wilson...
Borth-Wilson Plumbing & Remodeling
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Reviewed in May 2011
They were prompt and responsive, within the window of time they gave me. The work was done in a competent and professional manner. I am happy with the result. They were able to get me in before the deadline for the tax rebate on such work. They weren't the least expensive option, nor the most...
HARTLAND OVERHEAD DOOR INC
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The best way to determine if ceiling cracks are structural is to hire a ceiling contractor to inspect the cracks and provide a professional opinion. That said, you might be able to make an educated guess based on the size and appearance of the crack. Larger cracks, cracks accompanied by sagging or discoloration, and cracks that travel from the ceiling down the walls are all signs of structural issues.

Call a foundation repair pro to replace a rotted support beam. Your contractor will likely install temporary support to the area while replacing the beam with new wood or steel. Load-bearing elements of your home—such as the horizontal beams that run along your floors, walls, roof, and ceilings—should be inspected by a trained structural engineer. Call these experts the moment you detect rot, water damage, or foundation issues in your home.

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

Yes, you can replace the frame around a window by completing either a partial replacement or a full replacement. With a partial replacement, your window specialist will remove the trim around the window and replace or repair just the damaged portion. For a full replacement, your tech will need to remove the window, replace the frame, and then reinstall the window.

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