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Avatar for Alabama Professional Services, Inc.
Alabama Professional Services, Inc.
4.0(
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Shorter, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The consultant was knowledgeable and honest. He told me that I didn't need his services for this project and recommended a different direction for the repairs. I noticed that his business card advertised other services, and I hired him to provide termite protection for both our buildings."
Encapsulation 1
Sealed Super Sump
Sump amd liner
Leaking Wall
Sealed Wall

+3

Response time1 day
493 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Baten Construction, LLC
4.6(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Shorter, AL and surrounding areas

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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

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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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TMI
5.0(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Shorter, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Interior repairs and replacements included floors, doors, walls, and kitchen cabinets. Although the work began slowly with some delays, the TMI team met our expectations and ensured satisfaction. The Project Manager updated me regularly, the team's final cleaning was thorough, and all invoices were reviewed in detail. Everyone was courteous and professional throughout."
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+7

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Sam's Contracting LLC
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+11 more

Serving Shorter, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I’ve been working in the Residential/Industrial setting for 25 yrs, strong work ethnic and honest, I do quality work at a reasonable price, I offer a variety of work such as welding pipe, logging and farm equipment, structural. I build porches,decks,cook shacks, clear land.

Log House
Log House
Log House
Log House
Log House

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

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.

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.

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

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

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