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Tommy Wallace, LLC
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lake Hamilton, AR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"Expert design assistance, quality craftsmanship, construction, and installation. His help in designing the cabinets was invaluable. He coordinated the work with other contractors to make sure it went smoothly. His experience showed."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
D. Findley Construction, LLC
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lake Hamilton, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

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"Employees were very diligent and careful in rebuilding our deck. The deck is substantially better and safer than it was. We couldn’t be more pleased. It was pleasure to work with Dan Findley and his crew. We highly recommend Findley Construction Company. The work was done timely as promised."
Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

Enhances property value, ensures safety, and provides a sound basis for future construction.

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.

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