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GC Bauer
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Lathrop, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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"Josh Bauer and his team worked very well with me to bring my building needs to fruition. He is skilled in so many areas of construction and these talents are so appreciated from my perspective as a homeowner looking for a contractor to work with. Thank you Josh. Highly recommend!"
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I’m a hardworking, hands\-on person with 8 years of experience in construction and all kinds of home improvement work\. I enjoy building things, solving problems, and turning ideas into reality\. I’m independent, reliable, and always willing to learn something new\.\n\nOutside of work, I like staying active, enjoying good company, exploring new places, and making the most out of life\. I believe in working hard, treating people with respect, and keeping things real\.

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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.

There are two ways you can cut trim for doorways: with a miter saw or a table saw. Mitered joints need a 45-degree angle. If you’re unfamiliar with a miter saw, you might want to consider buying extra trim pieces or choosing butted joints instead. One wrong cut, and you’ll need to power up the saw again with a new piece. 

Butted joints—also called shaker style—don’t need a 45-degree angle. Instead, your side pieces attach perpendicularly to the header trim and only require a straight cut.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

If you don’t have a power saw with a blade where you can adjust the angle, you could use a miter box and hand saw to make the cuts. The miter box contains wide slots to support the piece of baseboard and other narrow slots to accommodate the blade of the hand saw. However, it’s tough to make non-standard cuts beyond 30 or 45 degrees when using a miter box.

There are several mistakes you should avoid when using butcher block countertops. Don't place hot pots or pans directly on the surface, as this can crack the wood and cause permanent damage. Avoid leaving wet items sitting on the surface, and wipe up liquids as soon as possible to avoid stains.

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