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Sloss Construction, LLC
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Serving Elrod, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"Justin Sloss is a man of his word. He reviewed my need, thoroughly analyzed the situation, gave me a good price and a date he would do the work. He was on-time, came prepared with what was need to complete the work, and charged me as agreed. He will be my first choice whenever I need additional work done around the home."
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Alabama Professional Services, Inc.
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Serving Elrod, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

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"They did a good job. I was just hoping it would stop my wood floors from creaking but they are worse. Overall believe the work done will be good for the house support though"
Encapsulation 1
Sealed Super Sump
Sump amd liner
Leaking Wall
Sealed Wall

+3

Response time1 day
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Creative Stairs AL
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Serving Elrod, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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"Oscar was not only professional he truly cared about my home and well being. He kept the job site clean and safe. My new stairs are amazing and beautiful."
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Frontier Land Development
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Serving Elrod, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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\nWelcome to my Page, My name is Campbell and I own Frontier Development. We specialize in steel and excavation. The difference between us is in the details. We offer in house CAD design for custom projects when it comes to structural and cosmetic fabrication. On our excavation side we offer full on landscape services as well as clearing and grading large scale pasture.

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Land Clear and Grade
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4 C's Elite Service
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Serving Elrod, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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4 Cs Elite Service is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Cleanworx
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Serving Elrod, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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"Jonathan did an excellent job building a wooden fence and also assembling, drilling, and installing a metal fence on concrete. He’s an incredibly hard working, dependable, and fair veteran of our country. Will hire again."
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Cap and trim privacy fencing
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+26

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Proper Murphy bed installation minimizes the risk of wall damage. A secure attachment requires making some holes for anchors or brackets, but these can be easily patched if the bed is removed. To ensure the installation is done correctly and safely, hiring a professional is recommended, especially if you have limited DIY experience.

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. 

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

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