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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."
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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
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, professional installations include reinforced corner posts to ensure durability.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

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