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Cal Preserving
4.7(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an outdoor playground set. Adrian was professional and hard-working. Great communication and he brought all the required tools and equipment. He showed up first thing in the morning on a short notice and it was all done before the end of the day. The assembly looks great and I know the kids will love it!"
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26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Gilbert's Maldonado Painting
4.9(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gabe was very efficient thorough and excellent on time communicative and experienced and patient with me. He did an excellent job putting together my TV stands and he made everything look so easy."
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Recommended by26%of homeowners
P G M Construction
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Pat replied promptly, arrived when arranged, and completed the job in good time. He was friendly and worked with me to figure out an unusual carpentry project. He ultimately charged me less than his estimate. His final product was well done; heâ s going to come back and fix another carpentry problem I have. A nice guy to work with."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rigoberto Fernandez
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Rigo completed two project for us and we find his work outstanding. He was also prompt, professional and always courteous in dealing with us. Both project involved tile work and I feel his work exceeded expectations and genuinely approached artistry - doing repairs and making them match original build look from 20+ years ago surely required a skilled craftsman's eye. Parenthetical, but he also seems like a good human being... I enthusiastically recommend him for handyman/repair service."
Response time2 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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I Construction and Structural, Inc.
4.6(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We found this company through Home Advisors when we needed extensive repair work on our very large front deck that included removal of several layers of the old Deck 70 coating and decayed plywood, rebuilding the substructure, and eventually applying a waterproof membrane over it before installing a new topcoat. To do this, portions of the stuccoed facade of our house and the deck railing had to be removed to make room for new flashing all around. After we came to an agreement with Dan Betyordekom of I Construction to do the work, we braced ourselves for the disruptions and turmoil such a project typically inflicts on an active household (this was not our first such rodeo), dreading the inevitable delays that seem to be part of any construction work. Today, merely 10 days after we signed the contract, we look out on our splendid new deck, which, even according to the building inspector, reflects excellent work. Don's tireless crew showed up on time every day, worked meticulously and professionally, took no shortcuts, cleaned up thoroughly at the end of each day, and went beyond our expectations in every aspect. When they replaced the portions of the stucco and deck railing they had removed, they didn't just paint the replaced portions-they painted the whole house wall and railing... Throughout the work, Dan was in constant contact with us to ensure that our normal routines were not affected by the work, and even made sure that the deck would be finished and usable for a baby shower we had scheduled for our son and his expecting wife. The deck was finished in time, and the party was a blast!"
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Car Deck

+70

Recommended by95%of homeowners
Cardona Construction
5.0(
8
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCloset - Build+3 more

Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Carlos is wonderful! He’s responsive, qualified and affordable. He has everything you need for a handyman’s work and will confer and talk through a project with you before moving forward. Super helpful, I’m so glad I connected with him!"
dry rot repair
dry rot repair
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dry rot repair on exterior trim
family room uplift

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Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

You may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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.

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