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D&R Construction and Remodeling
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Serving Gooding, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Welcome to D&R Construction and Remodeling, proudly servicing Elba and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long-lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed. Please note: I charge a travel fee of $100 and an estimation fee of $250 due at the time of estimate arrival. Although you (The Client) may consider a job to be simple, it is never simple as per my services are required. When you (The Client) agree to allow me (Diamond Mills D&R Construction and Remodeling) to move forward to coming to the job site, you are agreeing to pay a total of $350 upon my arrival. Additional charges may be added to bill which are due at time of project completion. \n\nWe accept Venmo, Paypal, Cash App, Check, and Cash.\n\nm-f 8am-5pm weekends by appt only

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A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you’re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.

Foundation cracks that are 1/8 inch wide or less, aren’t uneven across the gap, and don’t continue widening over time are usually just normal settling cracks and don’t suggest structural issues. Horizontal cracks and stair-step cracks on foundation walls, any cracks that continue widening, are wider than 1/8 inch, or where one side juts out beyond the other, are often indicative of structural damage.

The primary reason homes have crawl spaces is so the foundation can reach down below the frost line to avoid dangerous soil movement and structural damage when the ground freezes. They’re more popular in colder climates where the ground freezes down to a few feet, and slabs are most popular in warmer areas where there is no frost line. Crawl spaces also provide a space for utility lines to run where they’re at less of a risk of freezing.

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.

The best way to determine if ceiling cracks are structural is to hire a ceiling contractor to inspect the cracks and provide a professional opinion. That said, you might be able to make an educated guess based on the size and appearance of the crack. Larger cracks, cracks accompanied by sagging or discoloration, and cracks that travel from the ceiling down the walls are all signs of structural issues.

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