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Castro Construction
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Serving Morro Bay, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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"Randy has great attention to detail and does not cut corners. Whenever issues came up, he dealt with them expeditiously. As this was for an out-of-town property, Randy was in constant communication throughout the project. There is nothing about the project we regret doing and plan on using Randy in the future. Highly recommend Castro Construction."
Deck surround
Deck surround
Deck surround
Deck surround
Deck surround

+15

Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lester's Handyman Service
5.0(
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Serving Morro Bay, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Lester provided consultation, demolition, new dry wall installation and new framing. The job was done on schedule and results were professional."
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+14

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sundance Company
4.7(
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Serving Morro Bay, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1981

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The projject involved carpentry, painting,installing gutters and more. The work was done in a professional manner, on time and with attention to detail. Everyone was courteous and effecient. I would recomend this company without reservation. They also repair furniture, and did an extra job for me that was not in the original contract."
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demolition of exiting deck

+25

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Robert Almekinder Construction Company
3.8(
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Serving Morro Bay, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This contractor is great! He works very hard, always pleasant and responsive. He keeps the work area tidy and has been very careful with our landscaping. The deck project is shaping up fast and he has made some construction suggestions that are valuable. I would definitely hire him again and would have no hesitation recommending Robert Almekinder Construction to our neighbors and friends."
Concrete Patio
Concrete Patio
Outdoor concrete patio
Custom Bench
Project Custom Bench

+12

Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

Homeowners can increase the usefulness of their garage space in other ways, and one option is to extend the length of the garage by making it deeper. The process is similar to traditional garage extensions, but the end product is a garage with a different layout rather than additional parking spaces. 

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

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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