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One Man Freelancing
New to Angi
Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWindow Frame - Repair+1 more

Serving New Haven, WV and surrounding areas

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I am a young business owner and brand new father! I have worked all over the construction industry from a young age and became a licensed plumber before I finished highschool. The name “One man” Freelancing was inspired by my service in the WV national guard where I still currently serve as the “one man” a term given to the cannon crewmember who loads and fires the artillery cannons. I have a broad range of knowledge and problem solving skills, if I don’t know how to do the job I will surely be able to learn and you will not be disappointed with results!

Possum Works
New to Angi
Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving New Haven, WV and surrounding areas

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I have been in the industry for over 35 years and have ran my business for the past 15 years. I can provide references for every job I am tasked with. I have two employees who are professional in their appearance and work. We strive to make every encounter a pleasant and positive experience that will lead to a good reference in the future. We are punctual and have great communication skills with our clients. We look forward to helping our clients make their desires become a reality.

Top Line Carpentry
3.8(
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving New Haven, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

"Scotty is an excellent carpenter. He is very knowledgeable in his trade. He takes his time and does work the right. I am more than satisfied with the price I pay. I have used Scotty for years now and I have not one negative experience or comment. I strongly recommend as this is a true professional."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arkansas Wood Doors
5.0(
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Closet - Build

Serving New Haven, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

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"We love our cabinets! They look fantastic while remaining affordable. The friendly staff at AWD helped us from start to finish. They are very knowledgeable and gave us advice and tips when needed. They were receptive and patient with our ever-changing needs. Once we finalized our purchase, we received our cabinets within two weeks! The cabinets are very sturdy and the color is beautiful. The hinges and hardware are high quality. We are extremely pleased with AWD and would recommend them to any friends or family looking for good cabinets at a fair price."
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving New Haven, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Tech arrived within time frame agreed upon. He checked out thermostat. Found it defective and had to order replacement. Has not yet finished job, but i expect to hear from him as soon as he acquires replacement to schedule installation."
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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S&S Handyman Services LLC
4.5(
21
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving New Haven, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

"Did an amazing job on repairing our front door frame!!! Will definitely do business with them again. I would recommend them, they do a great job and they are very nice!!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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.

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.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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.

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