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Shoeboot's Carpentry
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Derby, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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"Gio and his team were phenomenal. Not only did he knock out the framing in a good window of time but he went above and beyond to recommend contractors for the following work I needed. Gio was involved in every step of the process and was there while we got inspection done for permits and worked with the inspectors even providing explanation where my knowledge couldn't. Having Gio easily saved 3-4 weeks on hiring other contractors, permits & inspection. And overall project deadlines. This team is a master in the work they provide and overall care they give to your home"
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Dan's Discount Drywall
4.9(
74
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Closet - Build

Serving Derby, CO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

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Emergency services offered

"Had a great experience with Mark and his crew as we had them add a wall, closet and install doors to create an office in our home. Mark was communicative throughout and made everything easy to understand. Plan to work with him again for some other home projects we have in mind"
Response time5 hrs
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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D & D Tree Service & Landscape
4.7(
105
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Derby, CO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"The men that did the work related to the prepping the yard for the retaining wall, placing the rock and pavers for the walkway did a very good job and it really looked nice. I've worked in construction and building maintenance for over 50 years, so I know what's good workmanship and what's poor. The worker who did the framing for the new sidewalk, steps and porch was poor workmanship. Nothing was level or straight and I had to have the other crew correct the forms before concrete was poured. The guys that finished the concrete did an excellent job. Never let D&D workers connect the lawn sprinkler piping to your house water piping. They seem to be handymen, not real plumbers. Beside not installing necessary valves and fittings to winterizing the sprinkler system, all the copper pipe was installed crooked, under stress and not supported correctly. Overall, half the crew did very good work, the other half needs training."
dndtrees.com
Backyard Landscaping
Deck & Concrete
Summer Vibes
Response time1 day
198 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Dream Custom Carpentry
4.3(
6
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Closet - Build

Serving Derby, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I recommend this company for those who want to have the update design and structure for their kitchen and cabinet because they are professional in their job and I am so excited with my new design and enjoy cooking in my new kitchen."
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Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by80%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.

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. 

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.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

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