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Avatar for Baumgras Consulting
Baumgras Consulting
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Ellenwood, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great work professional and timely. Has done several projects for us. Exterior and interior paint drywall repair/replace baseboards crown modeling, remove deck built firepit updated attic access"
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+183

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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JDP Construction Group
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Ellenwood, GA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

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Warranties offered

"JDP Construction installed a wood fence around my home. It looks absolutely great. They were professional, punctual, friendly, and very knowledgeable. I will refer them to friends and family. And I will also use them for my next home project! I am pleased!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Start to Finish Home Improvements, Inc.
4.3(
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreCarpentry Framing - RepairExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For Business+1 more

Serving Ellenwood, GA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Drew was very efficient and professional in repairing the framing under my kitchen sink. He responded immediately to my inquiry, and explained exactly what needed to be done prior to starting. He completed the task within a few hours, and ensured that it was done to my satisfaction. I would highly recommend Start to Finish Home Improvements, Inc. for all carpentry projects."
exterior painting &floors
kitchen re-do
black tile floor
kitchen redo
exterior painting &floors

+66

Response time8 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Ericks Painting Company, Inc.
4.2(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair+5 more

Serving Ellenwood, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Erick and his wife are a top notch team. They have painted every room of our house including cleaning and staining our deck. Every project has been beautifully done and at a good price. I highly recommend them."
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+218

Response time1 hour
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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