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Avatar for Baten Construction, LLC
Baten Construction, LLC
4.6(
12
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Opelika, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n\n

Roof remplacement
Roof remplacement
Roof remplacement
Roof remplacement
Roof remplacement

+66

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Rasnick Construction Services, LLC
5.0(
7
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Opelika, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Brian Rasnick responded quickly, showed up when he said he would, provided a reasonable quote and did an excellent job on the project. The site foreman (Rafael) and the crew were respectful and hardworking! I will be using them in the future and recommend them for all home projects. J. Phillips"
Retain Wall Jobs
Retain Wall Jobs
Decks
Decks
Shingle Roofing

+10

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Mike Hoff's Home Services
3.8(
25
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business+1 more

Serving Opelika, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Mike did a very good job and took care of about 4 separate home repair jobs/projects for me. These projects included painting, minor carpenter work, and masonry work. Thanks"
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Building Growth Construction
5.0(
3
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Opelika, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an excellent experience with Building Growth Construction! Mr. Miller was very professional, showed up on time, and did an amazing job on my Vinyl Flooring . The finish was smooth, clean, and looked flawless. He kept the work area tidy and made sure everything was done right before leaving. The pricing was very affordable and the communication was great throughout the entire process. I would definitely recommend Building Growth Construction to anyone needing quality Glucose vinyl And Laminate wood Flooring work!"
Glucose Flooring
Glucose Flooring
Glucose Flooring
Glucose Flooring
Glucose Flooring

+20

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

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

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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.

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