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AKE electric service LLC
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Closet - Build

Serving Seward, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The owner of the company came over and gave me a lotta good information about my project and I had three other bids and they saved me about $1000 they did excellent work it was timely they were neet about the job I would definitely hire them again If you’re looking for a quality job at a better price I would definitely go with their company"
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Top Notch Cleaning Services
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Seward, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

"Absolutely amazing company. They arrived on time and got to work immediately. They did such a good job I got 100% of my deposit back! (Which has never happened to me before!!) I was so impressed that I decided to keep them on for regular maid service. They always show up on time, and are very professional. I look forward to their visit every time. Thank you top notch cleaning services!!! You guys are the best!!!"
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

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.

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

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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