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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thank you Rigo for your wonderful work! Sam, I canâ t thank you enough for your excellent customer experience! If Iâ m ever in need of roofing, siding, etc you will be the ONLY one I call!!"
703 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Connecticut Yankee Crafts LLC
5.0(
21
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"We recently had custom built-in bookshelves designed and installed by CT Yankee Crafts, and we couldn't be happier. From start to finish, the experience was an absolute pleasure. Nick was very communicative throughout the whole process, and he listened to our vision, then translated it onto paper and then into a beautiful masterpiece and a focal point in our new home. The best part is filling them up! Watching our book collection find its new home on these gorgeous, sturdy shelves has been so satisfying. It has completely transformed the room into a cozy sanctuary. Highly recommended for any custom woodwork!"
Custom Island
Custom Bookcases
Custom Bookcases
Custom Bookcases
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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A&C Northwest Remodeling LLC
4.8(
40
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"These guys were very hard working and respectful while in our home always paying attention to detail and cleanliness. Did a beautiful job very satisfied with the whole experience. On target with finish date cleaned work site every day, very happy with the final result. Would have them back again for other projects for sure."
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+13

Response time2 days
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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TruBlue of NW Connecticut
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - RepairCloset - BuildInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+1 more

Serving Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We were thrilled with the customer service and professionalism of the company. They were the only contractor to come out to inspect the project beforehand. Seth, who did the project, was extremely skilled and professional. We recommend them without reservation and will use them for future home improvement projects!"
Walkway
Custom Barn Door
New Plank Flooring
Custom Wall Cabinets
New wood plank ceiling

+6

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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Sentri Homes
2.9(
39
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Sonart Construction Corp.
2.3(
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Closet - BuildDeck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For Business+4 more

Serving Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recently had my shingle roof replaced and I?m very happy with the results. The team was professional, punctual, and completed the job efficiently. The quality of the work is excellent, and the new roof looks great. They kept the work area clean and communicated well throughout the process. I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing a roof replacement."
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C&C Buildworks LLC
New to Angi
Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

C&C Buildworks LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business\n

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

New builds, remodels, and additions often necessitate professional framing expertise.

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.

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.

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.

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