How much bowing in a wall is acceptable?

• <div><p>Any bowing in a basement wall signals an issue that needs to be addressed. However, bowing of 2 to 4 inches is more straightforward to fix than bowing of more than 4 inches. That’s why it’s essential to call a pro as soon as you notice the bowing wall. The sooner you address the problem, the easier (and less expensive) it will be to repair.</p></div>

Can you hammer a nail into a stud?

• <div><p>Yes, you can hammer a nail into a wall stud. But before you do, it’s important to confirm that you’re actually nailing into a stud—and not wiring, pipes, or ductwork. To check, find a few more studs in the wall, then measure to make sure they’re either 16 or 24 inches apart. </p></div>

How do I replace a rotted support beam?

• <div><p>Call a foundation repair pro to replace a rotted support beam. Your contractor will likely install temporary support to the area while replacing the beam with new wood or steel. Load-bearing elements of your home—such as the horizontal beams that run along your floors, walls, roof, and ceilings—should be inspected by a trained structural engineer. Call these experts the moment you detect rot, water damage, or foundation issues in your home. </p></div>

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Q: What projects typically require carpentry framing services?

• <div><p>New builds, remodels, and additions often necessitate professional framing expertise.</p></div>

Q: What should I do if I missed the stud?

• <div><p>There are a few options if you miss a stud. You can simply patch the hole with spackle, sand it down, repaint it, and then find the stud&mdash;essentially starting over. If you don&rsquo;t want to do that, you can insert one of the more robust drywall anchor options and hang your item on that, but that will only work if the drywall is in excellent condition and the anchor is rated for the weight of the item you&rsquo;re hanging on it. You may be able to cover the hole with the object itself once it&rsquo;s mounted, but it&rsquo;s still recommended to at least fill the hole to protect insulation and prevent vermin from entering. </p></div>

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They came as promised and quickly went to work. I am very pleased with the quality of their carpentry skills. Would definitely hire them again if needed.
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We had a 30-day window to totally renovate our home before we moved in. Estes came in, painted all of our interior (walls and trim) and worked on weekdays and weekends to be sure that the job got done and in plenty of time so that the the other contractors could come in and finish out floors,...
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Good for a one day job, you can forget him coming back to complete the work if more than one day.Did send his helper several times to do work which they did not complete. About 4 weeks later sent helper to work but he left a huge mess of exposed wiring at main station. And I still did not have a...
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He took money up front and never finished the work on my mothers house. He said he run out of money. So she gave him more, work still hasn't been finished. It's been almost a year. It was suppose to take only 4 months. He won't return phone calls. We sent a certified letter with a punch list of...
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