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Sentri Homes
2.9(
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Ottumwa, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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Adam Exterior Design
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Ottumwa, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Adam Exterior Design is here to make your home and yard look it's best with curb appeal. From landscaping design to decorating your garden to bringing the spark back out of your home. We have you covered. We work efficiently with your plans in mind to ensure your happiness with the result every time. We also love putting our input in to open up options. We look forward to hearing from you. Give us a call today!

Response time5 days
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Arkansas Wood Doors
5.0(
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Closet - Build

Serving Ottumwa, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

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Credit card accepted

"We love our cabinets! They look fantastic while remaining affordable. The friendly staff at AWD helped us from start to finish. They are very knowledgeable and gave us advice and tips when needed. They were receptive and patient with our ever-changing needs. Once we finalized our purchase, we received our cabinets within two weeks! The cabinets are very sturdy and the color is beautiful. The hinges and hardware are high quality. We are extremely pleased with AWD and would recommend them to any friends or family looking for good cabinets at a fair price."
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Homemade Design
3.7(
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Ottumwa, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"The designers were very nice.  However, they only recommended/carried a litmit number of suppliers - few of which were in Indy.  The suppliers they carreid were also very expensive.  Even though I sent pictures, I found that I needed a designer that could come to the house and help find local suppliers for paints and material."
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Do it All Davis Construction
4.8(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Ottumwa, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JD was very efficient in communication and made time for me the very next day. He thoroughly inspected the chair and had supplies with him to make a new support for the spring while creatively repairing my chair in less then an hour with the new support stronger then the manufactured one on the other side. He was reasonably priced, cleaned up after himself, was very honest and assured me if there was any issues with the chair to let him know and he would be back free of charge to reassess and fix. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Ottumwa, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"Very good. I use them for my rental property as well. Very good. Reliable. Cost is very appropriate for the service."
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Upper Deck Carpentry
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Carpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair+1 more

Serving Ottumwa, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

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Upper Deck Carpentry is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. With over 20 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!\n

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Mosers Home Improvement
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Ottumwa, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are your go to home improvement company. Having served the area, Mosers Home Improvement is the company you can trust. No job too big or too small. Call us today for an estimate. Emergency projects welcome!

Response time1 day
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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.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

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.

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