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Avatar for FIBER-COAT DECK CO
FIBER-COAT DECK CO
4.9(
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Serving Cathedral City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had called 8 other companies and they wanted to do unnecessary work at extremely high prices. We were referred b another company on Angie’s List, who explained we really needed a waterproof coating. I then Spoke to the owner of Fiber Coat Deck Company, and he immediately knew what we needed to stop the leak and prevent it from recurring with a special fiberglass coating used by his company. He even gave a warranty when other companies weren’t even sure that their high priced work wood fix the problem. They were amazing and even sealed around areas the HOW had moved that contributed to the leakage. They put on very professional drain covers and corrected the tilt so the water would actually drain like they should. There has been no leak since. They only took 2 days and the work is excellent quality and looks amazing. The cost was between 1/2 and 1/4th of what other companies put in their bids and they could not guarantee their work. They were honest, professional, competent, on time and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend the services of Fiber-Coat Deck Company."
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
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+16

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Riverside Handyman Services
Riverside Handyman Services
4.8(
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Serving Cathedral City, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a mixed experience with Douglas. The curtain rods were not hung straight. No tools were used such as a stud finder or measurement tool. The wall-affixed garden hose was drilled in the wrong place and a second hole needed to be made into the side of my home. Caulking was used to fill the hole but damage was done. I recommend getting an in-person estimate from Douglas for your repairs. Fee $400 covered book shelf reinforcement, hang 4 curtain rods, hang 3 large frames, affix 2 retractable garden hoses to sides of home."
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+32

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%of homeowners
Avatar for Greg Patterson Construction
Greg Patterson Construction
5.0(
17
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Serving Cathedral City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Greg was always on time and efficient with his time. He did such a fabulous job. It was nice having a contractor with a personality like Gregâ s and also nice that I could rely on him. His work is beautiful."
Foundation work
Foundation/Slab pour
1st floor walls
2nd floor walls
3rd floor walls

+3

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for The Handy Juan
The Handy Juan
4.9(
17
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Serving Cathedral City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very attentive and gets the job done efficiently and quickly. High quality job also with the work when finished. Would recommend to anybody who needs any type of construction work done."
Pop corn
Pop corn
Prep
Preped
Pop corn

+24

Response time10 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Desert City Carpentry, Inc.
5.0(
3
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Serving Cathedral City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had a couple of projects that needed to be done (stucco around the spa and enclose opening to primary bathroom). Jose and his crew did the work and I couldn't be more pleased. His communication and tardiness were amazing. The quote I received was surprisingly lower than what I was expecting. The quality of work that was done was impeccable. It looks like it has always been that way. Each crew member who came in and did their part, you could tell took pride in their specialty. They were on time and respectful of me and my place. When each was done, they made sure that everything was left in the manner they found it. I would definitely recommend this company."
Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
Avatar for McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.6(
36
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Serving Cathedral City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Throughout our project, their general construction services were consistently professional and reliable. They managed every detail flawlessly, ensuring a smooth and efficient process from start to finish."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by18%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

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.

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