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Miller Light Construction LLC
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Mcdonough, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"Trevor has been an amazing contractor who has helped us through the process of installing a large interior door for an office. He has helped ensure the space was properly prepared for installation of the door. The other contractors who have assisted Trevor have also exceeded my expectations. They have been extremely detail oriented and have done everything to ensure the best outcome. I would definitely work with Trevor for any future projects."
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Response time2 days
Response rate90%
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Hdez Gabinets LLC
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Mcdonough, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

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Offers commercial services

"I’d you are looking for a company to remodel or update your bathroom look no further. My remodel was an entire “gut” job and I could not be more satisfied. The team arrived on time and made sure to communicate any changes in schedule. Be sure to research and know what fixtures you plan to use because they move fast."
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Response time3 days
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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ITP Renovations
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Mcdonough, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were very professional and not pushy at all. Actually called them after hours to make some major repairs and they responded immediately and was there the very next day. By far one of the best contractor experiences I've had. Please see the before and after pictures below"
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Ideal Exterior & Home Solutions
5.0(
3
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Mcdonough, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Best contractor experience I have ever had! Steve worked with my insurance company from start to finish. He was professional at all times and did the job right and on time."
Full Roof Replacement
Full Roof Replacement
Roof Repair
Response time1 day
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Bill Johnson Remodeling
5.0(
12
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Mcdonough, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 1969

Free estimates

"Mr. Johnson is very kind and patient. He's always on time and will call or text if he's late. Does everything he can to make you happy with his work and will not try to rip you off. Very resonable prices for all of his work. I will definalty use him in the future and give my friends his information."
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

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.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

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