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Lavender Carpentry
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Arcadia, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Warranties offered

"I will complete this review in a few days in order to do it right. Lets just say it will be a bit longer than a simple thank you. Would I hire Jacob again? In half a heart beat. Stay tuned for a dissertation on Jacob and Kevin."
Response time3 hrs
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Runion Enterprises Inc.
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWindow Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Arcadia, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Timely, organized, experienced carpenters and reasonably priced! I've had many experiences with carpenters in my remodeling project of my existing home and rental property. I have to say Runion Enterprises was the most trustworthy and reliable company to work with. Deadlines were met, costs were kept in budget and skilled workers got my job done! Would highly recommend calling for all your home and or commercial needs."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Project Home and Garden
4.8(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Arcadia, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We've used Sergio & Marcella several times in the past and continue to be impressed with their skill and business approach. Always calls back, shows up on time, reasonable price, neat, flexible with minor changes, helps with professional advice, everything that few others seem to do. Can't say enough, they're the best!"
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a modern dining room with unique tray ceiling and round dining table
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Traditional sunroom with vaulted ceiling and wood support column

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Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gulf Haven Restoration
5.0(
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Closet - BuildFurniture - Build CustomInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Arcadia, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’m a businessman myself and I have to say how impressed I was in their professionalism. Prior to hiring them, I knew they were the right company to do business with. They asked all the right questions and educated me on the project. In looking back; the job was 100% perfect and completed on time. Very happy with their work"
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Fixit Pros
4.4(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Arcadia, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Fixit Pros is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of \nintegrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the \nquality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with \nability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' \ninterests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

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