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Anchor Property Solutions
4.7(
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Serving Elkhart, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Dakota and Landon did a fabulous job putting a ceiling in my garage. Very nice polite professional carpenters . I would recommend them. Both are young but experienced workers. They work fast and efficient plus at a fair price."
Finished Project
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DMF Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Elkhart, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Derek was amazing to work with. His work is top-notch and he has excellent communication skills. He built our deck quickly and was prompt to clarify any changes to the original plan that were necessary to obtain my approval. I plan to hire him again for additional work!"
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Window Installation

+2

Response time2 days
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Recommended by60%of homeowners
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TruBlue Home Service Ally of East Des Moines
4.9(
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Serving Elkhart, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I can not say enough good things about Ryan & his team Dan & Frank. Prompt, great craftmanship. cleaned up well after. what more can you ask for. Would definately hire Ryan anytime I need something done. I am so thankful for people like this that help older people and don't take advantage or have prices so high you can not afford them. Ed"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
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Just The Handyman
5.0(
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Serving Elkhart, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh did an amazing job with my new deck project. The demolition and disposal of the old deck and construction of the new deck was top notch. He is very reliable, works quickly, and communicates well."
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deck and pergola

+33

Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

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.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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.

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.

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