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MDG GROUP SERVICES LLC.
4.9(
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Serving Columbus, GA and surrounding areas

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"We worked together on scheduling. Complete friendliness between us with a cooperative spirit to get the job done right. I am absolutely happy with the quality of the job and would wholeheartedly recommend MDG to others, including my friends. Mike M."
Exterior painting
Interior painting
Exterior painting
Interior painting
Exterior painting

+45

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Copper Roofing, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Columbus, GA and surrounding areas

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"Great service! I called Chris for a quote and he responded through email. He came to the property as agreed and offered a very competitive quote and after reading through the proposed work, I went with Bella Dreams Home Services. Very clear communication and responsive and even when I suggested to make some changes and eventually did not go through with it he was still patient. He came on time the day of, brought his crews and finished the work in 1 day. Everything was cleaned up and he even removed some trash that has been sitting in my backyard and the sidewalk. Thank you Chris."
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+21

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Mighty Masonry
5.0(
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Serving Columbus, GA and surrounding areas

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"Great work and outstanding communication. Bernita answered all my questions. The crew was very professional. I plan on using the company for more work in the future. Thank you"
Masonry Project
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Masonry Project
Masonry Project

+105

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
R&B Construction LLC
4.6(
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Serving Columbus, GA and surrounding areas

"I got a custom shower and new floor. The crew is fantastic. Knowledgeable and listened to exactly what I wanted. They were prompt to arrive, completed the job in the time promised, affordable, respectful, they cleaned up ALL of their supplies and mess when the job was done. Took measures to protect the walkway to the area of the house where the work was completed. I really can’t say enough foot things about this company and crew."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Flooring Sales/Installation/Repair Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+25

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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. 

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

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