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Q: Are barndominiums framed with wood?

• <div><p>Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal. </p></div>

Q: Do I have to use wood to frame a house?

• <div><p>One of the most common <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/bare-bones-guide-framing-house.htm">house framing basics</a> for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.</p></div>

Q: Do baseboards have to be nailed into studs?

• <div><p>Baseboards don&rsquo;t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to frame with metal studs?

• <div><p>Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood. </p></div>

Q: Is framing a basement challenging?

• <div><p>While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That&rsquo;s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation. </p></div>

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Last update on January 07, 2026

Reviewed in December 2024
Very detailed cleaner she was on time and bright wonderful products that had my home smelling amazing! She is a 10/10 after a horrible time with Homeaglow I’m glad I find her! I have a recurring schedule with her and won’t change!
Golden Touch Housecleaning Services
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Reviewed in October 2024
Cleaned my gutters around lanai and house after hurricane Milton came through. They were horrible. Did a great and would hire him again
Alpha Enterprises
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Reviewed in June 2024
Wayne did full bathroom remodel for us. The demolition was done while we there away. Neat and tidy. Good communication skills. Asked for lots of feedback on each detail we wanted . Quality work. Recognized understood all complications in the job . Is able to do lots of work without hiring...
Straight Line Tile
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Reviewed in February 2024
We had our interior repainted as well as the outside of our house stained. Ryan did a great job on both! Very efficient and was very meticulous! I highly recommend Big Mountain Services for all your painting and staining needs. They also stained our deck, which needed lots of help as the sun...
Big Mountain Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2023
The Hills team did a fantastic job making our site look clean and manicured. Great job thanks.
Hill's Lawn and Grounds Care, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2023
AJâ s Drywall came to my rescue. I needed immediate service and they showed up within a few hours. The crew was very professional and clean. They did a great job repairing, texturing and painting drywall in my clienta home. They were sure to cover all areas and cleaned up well. I would...
Anguiano Home Renovations
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Reviewed in May 2023
We hire RHJ for a complete master bathroom/closet remodel - gut job. RHJ was great to work with, Ray and Ryan are amazing! They were great at communicating the scope of the work, the process and timelines. Very thorough with the budget and costs, hard workers and completed the project on...
RHJ Contracting Services, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
I was able to schedule an appointment within just a few business hours and my sink was good to go. Our technician was very nice, professional and explained the issue and how to avoid in the future. Great service and value!
Rooter Guy, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2022
Ben arrived on time of appointment. He showed me various samples of window tinting and explained the options on UV protection and solar heat reduction. He completed my four large windows in less than two hours. I was very impressed on his work and how clean the whole project went..
JAM Enterprises, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2021
The service went very well. He was very knowledgeable and professional. He did exactly what he had promised. The time frame was good and he built directly with our insurance company.
Ascend Restoration Solutions
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