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Chris Pierce Construction, LLC
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Serving Sloan, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Chris did a good job was donein less than a week everythingall cleaned up. Beautiful job thank you. Would hire him againin a minute. Thought it was spendy but everything is today."
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Homemade Design
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Serving Sloan, 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
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
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Serving Sloan, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"Excellent - I ended up hiring someone to help with shopping and finishing piece - waste of time and money. Jill's service was by far the most useful and best value in my decorating process.
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Recommended by55%of homeowners
DBI Contractor, Inc
New to Angi

Serving Sloan, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Dittbenner Builders maintains the highest standards of project management and workmanship. We staff our projects with a supervisor and a team of the most experienced carpenters and other tradesmen. \n\nOur clients receive the finest quality workmanship and the most cost effective performance available, in keeping with their highest expectations and ours. \n\nWhether the project is large or small, we develop a carefully coordinated strategy that meets all project needs. \n\nWorking closely with the home or business owner we ensure that the project is thoroughly planned and carefully coordinated. \n\nThen we deliver top quality services that follow the approved plans, follow all specifications, and meet all required codes and acceptable standards ... explicitly, within budget and on schedule.

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.

The cost to frame a 2,000-square-foot house can fall anywhere between $14,000 and $32,000. This price can increase or decrease depending on what type of framing you choose, the quality of the materials, the project's complexity, and whether you decide to hire a professional to do the job.

Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.

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