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Avatar for Treadway Renovations
Treadway Renovations
5.0(
10
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Altoona, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Terry and his sons were polite, professional, talented, trustworthy, and above all the work done was exceptional! From bidding the job to completion I could not be happier."
Bathroom Remodel
Inside insulation Has been installed.
Bathroom Remodel
Garage door has been removed. The new wall was dry in and windows were added.
Bathroom Remodel

+118

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Varney's Construction, Inc.
4.1(
72
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Altoona, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Considering the age of the home (over 100 years), where many unknowns were expected and encountered, the job went well. The quality demanded by the contractor was exceptional. Areas that needed updating were not neglected, instead improved using high-quality materials and workmanship. The new edition blends well into the original structure."
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+41

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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CGC Contracting LLC
4.7(
11
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Altoona, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently had our kitchen remodeled, and we couldn't be happier with the results. From the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, the team was professional, knowledgeable, and attentive to every detail. They listened to our ideas, offered helpful suggestions, and delivered exactly what they promised. The quality of the workmanship is outstanding, and the project was completed with clear communication throughout the entire process. Our new kitchen is beautiful. We highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a reliable, skilled, and professional remodeling team."
Tuscan Wine Cellar & Mediterranean Exterior
Large Format Tile Bathroom
Master Suite
Kitchen & Bathroom
Custom Trim

+101

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Witty Innova Solutions
4.8(
24
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Altoona, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Recommended, this Company is definitely out of league, other thing, I didn’t expect such a level of professionalism and attention, these days people is just about the money and for business only, this Contractor really care about your project, just good things to say about them."
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+352

Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Vega Construction Solution LLC
5.0(
9
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Altoona, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vega Construction was the only one that came to my house and told me he will get back to me on a quote and did. They did an awesome job!! The other two contractors, one came out to the house told me he will get back to me… never called me back. I tried calling them twice the woman that answered the phone said that she have one of her guys call me no one did. The other guy was the same story."
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

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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