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R & B Remodeling
4.8(
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Serving Durant, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

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Customers say: True professional

"They are skilled craftsmen who repaired our second story deck and made it like new again. They arrived on time and completed the job in a timely, workmanlike manner and within our budget. We recommend them without hesitation."
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Response time11 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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PSD Home Improvement, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Durant, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Chris, the owner, does excellent work. He is a very skilled, knowledgeable and friendly craftsman who knows how to get the job done correctly the first time. I highly recommend his services!"
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Serving Durant, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
popping up.
The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
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Serving Durant, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"Once I sent her all the measurements, it took her a little while to get the options back to me.  Overall, they're good designs.  However, they're very simplistic and give general ideas for space planning.  I was hoping to have a better idea for sizes of furniture for the space and some variations on staging.  
Jill was very responsive when I did have a question.  I'm not sure how helpful it is to have a virtual design done.  If we lived in similar cities, I'd probably use her again for help with additional designs.
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Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Preferred Home Improvements
4.7(
12
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Serving Durant, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very good. This was our first time having this done so we didn't know what questions to ask to get a complete estimate. Because of this they added extra services to ensure we would be happy with their work. Very polite and clean. Would definitely hire them again."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Home Perfections
5.0(
3
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Serving Durant, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Taylor and Aubrey were excellent workers, worked hard until the work was done, and pay excellent attention to detail. They take great pride in doing a good job and follow instructions very well. They learned new tasks quickly and were able to apply what they learned to new situations moving forward. Great workers for a large variety of tasks, including serious hard work."
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are a variety of second-story deck privacy ideas depending on your budget and aesthetic. For starters, you might consider fencing or tall privacy railing that masks a good portion of the open deck. A pergola or an awning can provide additional cover and shade. Outdoor curtains are an easy way to add or remove privacy at your convenience, plus they’re a wallet-friendly way to decorate your deck.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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.

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