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GS Painting LLC
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Serving Alachua, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

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"Garry did an exemplary job from start-to-finish. Provided detailed estimate of work plan and cost for each section of wood rot repair and for door repair, with a breakdown of labor and material costs. Performed the work flawlessly and meticulously - carpentry, caulking, painting, etc over a 5-day period."
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RD Painting and Maintenance
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Serving Alachua, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"Bob and Jeremy were great, they did an awesome job. I was in a time crunch with my daughter in school and they really made things happen quickly. I would definitely hire them again when needed."
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Fireplace complete
Deck/Porch repair
Framing complete
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Edgyver llc
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Serving Alachua, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"I needed my bedroom door and frame replaced. The job was done within 24 hours of the initial request. The finished product is outstanding. The company is extremely professional and courteous. I am so excited that this entire process was so easy."
Roof repair and new stair construction
Custom picture frames
Outdoor storage building with attached dog kennel construction
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+34

Response time12 hrs
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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ALLIGATE HANDYMAN SERVICES LLC
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Serving Alachua, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Services done were most professional. The work was very organized. Attention was given to details and safety codes. The cost estimates made were very specific and easy to understand. As each area of carpentry was being done Alan Oxendine involved my spouse and I in each decision. We have asked Alan Oxendine to return and do our next project. Exceptional worker!!"
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’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.

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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