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Salgado's Construction
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Inwood, WV and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

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Emergency services offered

"Everything was done as we requested. He even noticed a few other things that should be taken care of and showed us. He completed those items as well. We are very pleased with him and will hire him again to work."
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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O&F HandyMan
4.9(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Inwood, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"My wife and I are very pleased with many projects that Carlos has done at our home. Painting, wallpapering, carpentry, tiling, drywall, plus outdoor tasks such as tree cutting, setting a stone walkway, and patching worn areas of the foundation. Carlos does high-quality work quickly and for reasonable prices."
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+33

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J&D Contracting
3.6(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Inwood, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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Emergency services offered

"Randy did an outstanding job on my sunroom. He built the sun room over my existing deck. He is extremely reliable and is a man of his word. I highly recommend the company. Jay K."
 3 car garage
 front stairs
 sunroom
 screen porch
 sunroom and patio

+25

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Castillo Renovation Solutions, LLC
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair+5 more

Serving Inwood, WV and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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Customers say: Quick response

"We had a storm come through and knock down a piece or fascia from our roof. I contacted Castillo Renovations at 7pm on a Thursday and he the gentleman was at my house by 11am the next day! He gave me a quote, completed the work and explained everything to me up front. He was very courteous, did good work and I will definitely be using their service in the future"
Wild Hog Railing with PT Decking
Timber Tech Decking and railing
Porch With Vinyl Railing and PT Decking
Timber Tech Sea Salt Grey
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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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.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

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.

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