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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

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

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. 

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.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

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.

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