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Avatar for Bayside Builders Group
Bayside Builders Group
4.8(
66
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We wanted to do something nice for ourselves this year as a family and transform our backyard into something we could all enjoy. Bayside Builders did just that. The design they came up with is amazing, The pergolas and the outdoor fireplace is our favorite part. We enjoy grilling outside and having family gatherings and parties more than ever now. Thanks to Bayside Builders- just what we were looking for!"
Deck Installation
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Roofing and Gutter Instal
Castro Valley project

+154

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by67%of homeowners
Avatar for R Cabral, Contractor, Inc.
R Cabral, Contractor, Inc.
4.6(
271
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired R Cabral Contractor for various external dry rot repair around the house including facia boards, window trim, chimney repair, and gutter work. The crew was very professional, arrived on time every day, and were a pleasure to work with. I appreciated working with Rolando as the project progressed and I am very happy with the final result. I recommend R Cabral Contractor Inc and look forward to working with them again on future projects."
Menlo park roof repair
Menlo park roof repair
Menlo park roof repair
Menlo park roof repair
Menlo park roof repair

+125

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
95 neighbors recently requested a quote
P G M Construction
4.9(
32
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Carpentry Framing - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My job included drywalling a very old garage with a lot of ancient wiring. Two people looked at it declined to bid. Pat came in and said it was a tough job but accepted it. He was consistently on time and let me know at the beginning and end of the day what was going to happen next. He brought in an electrician to bring the wiring up to date, and had an assistant on days that required a lot of work. He frequently made improvements on the projects and included them in the and did not increase his bid cover them. He cleaned up the jobsite beautifully at the end of each day. Most importantly, it is obvious that Pat is intent on doing the very best job, and take a lot of pride in his work."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
LEES PRO BUILDER
4.6(
47
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired LEES PRO BUILDER to install a structural header, and they did an outstanding job. The work was completed quickly, and the quality was excellent. The installation was clean, precise, and professionally done. The team was punctual, efficient, and communicated clearly throughout the project. Everything was completed as promised, and the finished result exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend LEES PRO BUILDER for anyone looking for reliable, high-quality construction work."
Photos of my work
Photos of my work
Photos of my work
Photos of my work
Photos of my work

+8

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Northgate Development
4.4(
53
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike and Omar built us a double deck on a hilly terrain. They provided us with excellent service and the decks were built beautifully and according to codes. They also replaced our sidings and added insulation to our house. In all 3 projects, Mike was very professional, scheduled all work accordingly with minimal disruption to our daily activities. Most importantly, Mike fulfilled all the promises that he made throughout the projects. Canâ  t ask for a better contractor and company to carry out our projects"
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+27

Response time2 days
Response rate93%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RC Construction
5.0(
7
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Ray has done an excellent job installing another JEFF’S KITCHEN design in Pleasanton Ca See attached photos His work quality is impeccable. Easy to work with. Jeff’s Kitchens also designed and Ray Cox has done the installation of laundry rooms and bathrooms in the San Francisco Bay Area. We highly recommend Ray Cox"
 Custom kitchen Remodel
 Custom kitchen Remodel
 Custom kitchen Remodel
 Custom kitchen Remodel
Scotts Laundry Build Out

+9

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Woodworking FAQs, answered by experts

Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

Most landscape timbers are 8 feet long, but some are also available in 10-foot and 12-foot lengths. Choose the length that will allow you to install landscape timbers using the least amount of cutting to fit. Shorter timbers will allow you to more easily create angles and shorter plant bed sides.

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.

Yes, Corian® and other solid surface materials can be cut with standard woodworking tools, such as a circular saw or a jigsaw. However, it is crucial to use the correct type of blade to avoid damaging the material.

For a circular saw, a tungsten carbide-tipped blade is required; a triple chip grind blade is highly recommended. For a jigsaw, you should use a fine-tooth down-cutting blade. Do not use blades designed for cutting wood, as they can cause microfractures that weaken the edges of the countertop. A diamond blade is also unnecessary, as those are designed for harder materials like natural stone, which Corian is not.

After cutting, the edge will be rough. It is essential to sand and smooth the cut edge to prevent microfractures, which can eventually compromise the integrity of the countertop.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

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