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MDG GROUP SERVICES LLC.
4.9(
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Serving Auburn, AL and surrounding areas

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"We worked together on scheduling. Complete friendliness between us with a cooperative spirit to get the job done right. I am absolutely happy with the quality of the job and would wholeheartedly recommend MDG to others, including my friends. Mike M."
Exterior painting
Interior painting
Exterior painting
Interior painting
Exterior painting

+45

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Copper Roofing, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Auburn, AL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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"Chris handled the dealings with the insurance company. was time consuming from start of process to actual work starting. Crew was quick and kept job clean. Roof looks awesome. very pleased !"
Roofing Jobs
Roofing Jobs
Roofing Jobs
Roofing Jobs
Roofing Jobs

+21

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Mighty Masonry
5.0(
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Serving Auburn, AL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Outstanding company. Owner is amazing. She listens attentively to what you want done. She aims to please, making sure you are fully satisfied before you pay. Her team built our firepit, installed sod for our backyard, and selected and delivered the right rocks we needed for soaked areas from rain on our property. She provides high quality services at very reasonable prices. Owner also is highly knowledgeable and well versed in so many areas involving home ownership. She is very ethical, dependable and reliable. I highly recommend Mighty Masonry and absolutely will and plan to use them again."
Masonry Project
Masonry Project
Fencing Project
Masonry Project
Masonry Project

+105

Response time1 day
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

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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