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Avatar for Meinen Homes, LLC
Meinen Homes, LLC
4.6(
40
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving Whitefish Bay, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jim and his crew, including the sub-contractors, did an amazing job on our project to finish off some of our basement. We added a bathroom, bedroom, and family room. The quote was thorough and accurate. The communication was responsive. The workmanship was second to none. I highly recommend working with Jim. You won't be disappointed."
Cedarburg exterior staining
Newburg exterior project
Newburg exterior project
Cedar Grove, Lake Michigan home
Cedar Grove, Lake Michigan home

+5

Response time2 days
Response rate93%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for BIG DAVE'S SERVICES
BIG DAVE'S SERVICES
4.1(
115
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Furniture - Build CustomInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Whitefish Bay, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Super punctual

Why Choose Big Dave's? To state it as clearly as possible, we're not the right fit for everyone. We're not the fastest. We're not the cheapest. But our clients say, we are the best! We absolutely insist on doing things right the first time. No excuses. Period. If you are demanding, hard to please, and/or persnickety, we'll get along great. We refuse to settle for anything less than the very best, and our clients appreciate our attention to even the smallest detail. Contact us today to get the process started!

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

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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