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Avatar for Buckland Home Contractor
Buckland Home Contractor
4.6(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Old Saybrook, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was very pleased with the carpentry work Kurt did in the wood siding of my house. He replaced a whole section of cedar siding and replace various rotting siding. He installed a frieze board and fixed some rotten siding on a dormer along with other various siding and window trims work The quality of work was excellent and very professional Good quality craftmanship and high work ethics coupled with good communication and very friendly. He provides good advise on what to do and always putting the customer first. He is one of the best carpentry contractor and I definitely recommend him and will call him again for all my future carpentry siding work."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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TimberWolf Contracting LLC.
4.2(
55
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Old Saybrook, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’m very pleased with the service and work I received from Timber Wolf contractors and his crew. He contacted me and arranged a time to look at the work I needed done. He promptly sent me a quote. He set up a time between our schedules to build my spiral staircase and replace a window with a vent. He arrived on time and completed the job beyond my satisfacon. I was so pleased with the results and communication I received, that I hired them to come to my other home to install "Flooring for my sunroom, pantry and hallway. They also painted trim and upgraded my hardware on my kitchen cabinets. I felt very comfortable with Timber and left him a key so I could go to work. I highly recommend Timber Wolf contractors for your home projects, they are professional, polite and hardworking. Respectfully, A. Saint"
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Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Riccio Construction
4.9(
9
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Old Saybrook, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Paul Riccio is, hands down, the most trustworthy and professional contractor I’ve ever worked with. Paul remodeled my basement after a flood and water mitigation had to be done. My basement was completely destroyed. Paul not just restored it, he transformed it. I lived alone and had to work, giving Paul access to my home while I wasn’t present. He was respectful of my home, treating it as his own. When I got home, work was always done and the work space was clean. He showed up when he said he would and worked tirelessly until the job was done. Paul Riccio is a contractor who takes pride in his work and puts great value on his personal and professional reputation. I can do no less than give Mr. Riccio my complete and wholehearted endorsement. He’ll be my go-to guy should I ever need anything done in my home again. Hire Paul Riccio for any home project, large or small. You won’t be disappointed."
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Response time6 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
J & P Restoration
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Old Saybrook, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Spend less time waiting for a contractor to call you. Call J&P Restoration! They were real pro's at renovating my kitchen, creating a powder room and washer & dryer area. Work is of the highest quality taking all my needs into consideration."
Response rate100%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M Adorno, LLC
4.2(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Old Saybrook, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike and his team were professional and did the job on time. Mike even offered to be available when the store installed the gas stove in case there were any problems (which there weren’t)."
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+2

Response time10 hrs
84 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Fuery Development Group, LLC
3.7(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Old Saybrook, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Someone came to my home, took measurements, spoke with me at length and then never responded when I called to set up the appointment to review the quote."
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+36

Response time6 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

The average cost of DIY window framing is about $40 to $60 in materials. If you hire a window treatment professional, you’ll pay for materials plus labor costs—anywhere from $250 to $800 per window. The final cost is highly dependent on the window size, as larger windows are heavier and more difficult to install, as well as the type of window framing material.

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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