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Holliday Construction And Services

120 Ives St
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Holliday Construction And Services

120 Ives St
5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Holiday Construction And Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"It was great work! Very fair pricing."

Jen N on February 2023

Holiday Construction And Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"It was great work! Very fair pricing."

Jen N on February 2023

Kiefer Construction

1406 J Place
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Kiefer Construction

1406 J Place
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Kiefer Construction specializes in custom home renovations and woodworking projects. With over 20 years in the construction industry we enjoy bringing our skill and creativity to your project.

Kiefer Construction specializes in custom home renovations and woodworking projects. With over 20 years in the construction industry we enjoy bringing our skill and creativity to your project.

K&M Exteriors LLC

3045 200th Trl
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K&M Exteriors LLC

3045 200th Trl
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2 years of experience

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!

Arnold Home Services

809 David Drive
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Arnold Home Services

809 David Drive
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2 years of experience

Here are some of our main areas of expertise: Kitchen Remodeling Bathroom Remodeling Basement Remodel/Finish Windows Install/Replacement Siding Install/Replacement Decks Building/Replacing/Repairing Much more just ask! Our mission statement is to provide professional work at a budget friendly price. 35+ years of experience in carpenty and contstruction. We are a small crew with low overhead. We work around the clock and will meet you at your expectations for time and quality!

Here are some of our main areas of expertise: Kitchen Remodeling Bathroom Remodeling Basement Remodel/Finish Windows Install/Replacement Siding Install/Replacement Decks Building/Replacing/Repairing Much more just ask! Our mission statement is to provide professional work at a budget friendly price. 35+ years of experience in carpenty and contstruction. We are a small crew with low overhead. We work around the clock and will meet you at your expectations for time and quality!

Curt Johnson (Trim carpentry)

1115 33rd Street Ct
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Curt Johnson (Trim carpentry)

1115 33rd Street Ct
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15 years of trim carpentry experience in the Quad Cities. Excepting work ranging from small remodels to whole home new construction. Specializing in cabinet installation, custom built-ins, fireplace mantels and staircase systems. Other services include installation of casing and base moulding, crown moulding, wainscot, floating shelves, faux columns, faux beams, shiplap, barn board, barn doors, pocket doors, interior doors and most things wood related. Just ask.

15 years of trim carpentry experience in the Quad Cities. Excepting work ranging from small remodels to whole home new construction. Specializing in cabinet installation, custom built-ins, fireplace mantels and staircase systems. Other services include installation of casing and base moulding, crown moulding, wainscot, floating shelves, faux columns, faux beams, shiplap, barn board, barn doors, pocket doors, interior doors and most things wood related. Just ask.

Casper Building Services, LLC.

1212 Dubuque Rd
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Casper Building Services, LLC.

1212 Dubuque Rd
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

With over 10 years of Commercial and Residential carpentry and roofing experience Lucas Casper founded Casper Building Services, LLC in 2017 to meet the carpentry, construction, and remodeling needs of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the surrounding communities. Licensed and Insured.

"Excellent! I gave him a very rough drawing of what I was hoping for and he was able to reproduce exactly! He even had some cost-effective tips for building, such as customizing a premade cabinet instead of making one from scratch."

Ashley E on September 2019

With over 10 years of Commercial and Residential carpentry and roofing experience Lucas Casper founded Casper Building Services, LLC in 2017 to meet the carpentry, construction, and remodeling needs of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the surrounding communities. Licensed and Insured.

"Excellent! I gave him a very rough drawing of what I was hoping for and he was able to reproduce exactly! He even had some cost-effective tips for building, such as customizing a premade cabinet instead of making one from scratch."

Ashley E on September 2019

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Neglecting to repair or replace a sagging floor can expose you to the risk of injury and your home to serious structural damage. When sagging floors are caused by termites, water damage, or weak foundations, holding off on completing the work can lead to a more costly repair bill as the problem can worsen over time.

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.

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.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

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