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Metro Reconstruction Services, Inc.
4.6(
34
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Serving Alma, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Job went well, workers were on time and when necessary worked on weekends. Because of moisture seepage contractor has agreed to return in November at the charge to complete interior plastering which could not be done due to seepage."
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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True North Builders LLC
4.4(
7
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Serving Alma, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired True North Builders to complete a bathroom project. They were high quality and professional. I am extremely happy with the job and would recommend them. They were prompt, courteous and completed the job surpassing my expectations. I am so happy with my bathroom and every time I walk into it I have a smile on my face!"
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The Cove
8th St

+97

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Serving Alma, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
popping up.
The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
"
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Boston Small Condo Kitchen
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
89
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Serving Alma, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"Excellent - I ended up hiring someone to help with shopping and finishing piece - waste of time and money. Jill's service was by far the most useful and best value in my decorating process.
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Recommended by55%of homeowners
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AG Remodeling & Landscaping
5.0(
5
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Serving Alma, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He did quality work, he went beyond and above our expectations, he exceeded the expectations of his job, everything was done in a timely manner, very clean and trash was removed everyday! Very professional and very kind. Thank you AG remodeling & Landscaping for an excellent job!"
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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.

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.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

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