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ELEMENT ELITE LLC
4.9(
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Serving Menan, ID and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Small jobs welcome

"Element Elite did a wonderful job installing a wall cut out pet door in our new home. They were flexible, very easy to work with, confident, trustworthy, and precise. The final cost was also reasonable and matched their estimate quote. I would recommend them to all my family/friends and will use them again myself if other needs arise!"
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
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Black Iron Construction and Fabrication
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Serving Menan, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Customers say: True professional

"I am the rebuild manager at Flood and Fire Solutions. I have hired Black Iron for several jobs. Drywall repairs, painting, trim work, framing. Ryan does great work, quickly and efficiently. The finished product has always been quality. If you need a pro for a remodeling or repair project, give him a call."
Response time3 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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All About Home Repair, LLC
4.2(
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Serving Menan, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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"Great Service! Keaton was very helpful, diagnosed the problem with the water heater, then offered me their options. No pressure on which service level offered. Keaton was very knowledgeable, helpful, and took time to answer my questions and concerns. ð ð »ð ð »ð ð »ð ð »ð ð »"
Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
MTZ Do It All Construction
5.0(
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Serving Menan, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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Credit card accepted

MTZ Do It All Construction, 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 the interests of our customers, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Red Wind Management LLC
5.0(
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Serving Menan, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They have done furnace work sprinkler repairs. Repairs to stairs with cement and bricks. The furnace was old and literally he was the only one that could do the repair. They are prompt very reliable and courteous. You will not want to hire anyone else after you hire them. Very knowledgeable person. Very fair priced. Super nice too!"
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GBN General Construction
5.0(
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Serving Menan, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Small jobs welcome

"They were so helpful and knowledgeable with the covered deck we wanted. It turned out so much better than we had expected. They showed up when they said they would and finished within their projected timeframe. They were also very affordable! Thank you again!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

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. 

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.

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.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

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