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McGuire's Construction & Remodel

376 Kaufman Ln
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McGuire's Construction & Remodel

376 Kaufman Ln
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52 years of experience

We offer a wide variety of home construction and remodel services. With over 40 years of experience in the lower 48 we have settled here in Alaska with our families and ready to meet your families needs.

We offer a wide variety of home construction and remodel services. With over 40 years of experience in the lower 48 we have settled here in Alaska with our families and ready to meet your families needs.

Fairbanks Electric Company

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Fairbanks Electric Company

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FAIRBANKS ELECTRIC COMPANY is a comprehensive engineering, design and installation firm specializing in lighting control, programable thermostats, automation systems and energy conservation projects that provide sustainable energy savings. Our company is locally owned and operated in the State of Alaska with offices located in Anchorage and Fairbanks. We are Fully licensed, bonded and insured, FEC is committed to providing the best financial return for your project, while guaranteeing outstanding customer satisfaction.

FAIRBANKS ELECTRIC COMPANY is a comprehensive engineering, design and installation firm specializing in lighting control, programable thermostats, automation systems and energy conservation projects that provide sustainable energy savings. Our company is locally owned and operated in the State of Alaska with offices located in Anchorage and Fairbanks. We are Fully licensed, bonded and insured, FEC is committed to providing the best financial return for your project, while guaranteeing outstanding customer satisfaction.

ACE Roofing LLC

900 Crossfox Ct
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ACE Roofing LLC

900 Crossfox Ct
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12 years of experience

ACE Roofing, LLC is a family owned business in Interior Alaska and we are qualified to meet all of your roofing needs. It is our goal to provide affordable roofing services with unbeatable quality. We work closely with other contractors when necessary to meet homeowners needs. Mention this ad and receive 5% off! Call us today for a free estimate! (907)328-8338

ACE Roofing, LLC is a family owned business in Interior Alaska and we are qualified to meet all of your roofing needs. It is our goal to provide affordable roofing services with unbeatable quality. We work closely with other contractors when necessary to meet homeowners needs. Mention this ad and receive 5% off! Call us today for a free estimate! (907)328-8338

Graham Construction Services, Inc.

1755 Gilmore Trail
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Graham Construction Services, Inc.

1755 Gilmore Trail
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13 years of experience

GCS, Inc. is a full service general contractor in Fairbanks, AK. We actively listen to our customers to meet and exceed your project goals. Let us help you come up with an innovative and cost effective solution based on your individual construction needs. We look forward to discussing your next project!

GCS, Inc. is a full service general contractor in Fairbanks, AK. We actively listen to our customers to meet and exceed your project goals. Let us help you come up with an innovative and cost effective solution based on your individual construction needs. We look forward to discussing your next project!

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Niegel Construction

2497 Aster Drive
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Niegel Construction

2497 Aster Drive
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12 years of experience

If you are thinking about building a brand new house, or just want to renovate your current home, call Omar Construction right away. For years we have been the top choice for construction and general contracting services in the Fairbanks North Star Borough and surrounding areas. Some of our specialties include: New Home Construction, Additions, Kitchen And Bathroom Remodeling, Deck And Patio Building, Custom Design, Finish Carpentry, Drywall Services and Framing to name a few.

If you are thinking about building a brand new house, or just want to renovate your current home, call Omar Construction right away. For years we have been the top choice for construction and general contracting services in the Fairbanks North Star Borough and surrounding areas. Some of our specialties include: New Home Construction, Additions, Kitchen And Bathroom Remodeling, Deck And Patio Building, Custom Design, Finish Carpentry, Drywall Services and Framing to name a few.

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Spartan Construction LLC

157 Romans Way
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Spartan Construction LLC

157 Romans Way
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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"Although we ran into many complications ie, bees nest in the wall, electrical and plumbing issues, unsquare log walls, challenges of working in the middle of winter...Jason and his crew were able to press through completing the job with professionalism, dedication and patience. I would highly recommend Spartan Construction LLC for even the most challenging project."

Pat B on March 2019

"Although we ran into many complications ie, bees nest in the wall, electrical and plumbing issues, unsquare log walls, challenges of working in the middle of winter...Jason and his crew were able to press through completing the job with professionalism, dedication and patience. I would highly recommend Spartan Construction LLC for even the most challenging project."

Pat B on March 2019

FM2 Inc.

1451 E Parks Hwy
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FM2 Inc.

1451 E Parks Hwy
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38 years of experience

We are a full-service, facility maintenance company. We provide many integrated services, but providing building owners with a single option for facility and parking lot maintenance is our forte. We offer our clients a higher degree of facilities maintenance. We give free estimates, and no job is too big or too small.

We are a full-service, facility maintenance company. We provide many integrated services, but providing building owners with a single option for facility and parking lot maintenance is our forte. We offer our clients a higher degree of facilities maintenance. We give free estimates, and no job is too big or too small.

GOLDEN HEART CONSTRUCTION

108 Rampart Avenue
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GOLDEN HEART CONSTRUCTION

108 Rampart Avenue
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Golden Heart Construction is a Alaska general contractor since 1982, licenced and bonded in the state of Alaska with a residential endorsment as required for home and major residential building construction. Owner and President Craig Robinson is a life long Alaska resident that provides only the highest quality in wormanship and customer service.

Golden Heart Construction is a Alaska general contractor since 1982, licenced and bonded in the state of Alaska with a residential endorsment as required for home and major residential building construction. Owner and President Craig Robinson is a life long Alaska resident that provides only the highest quality in wormanship and customer service.

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

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.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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