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Dunaway Construction

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Dunaway Construction

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

Done the Right Way! Dunaway Construction prides our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We have one the best construction company in the area. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business. Call us today!

"Lee showed up on time at my old cabin to go over project and was there when he said that he was going to be there to demo old cabin.he was professional and did it for a fair price !"

Leah H on May 2020

Done the Right Way! Dunaway Construction prides our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We have one the best construction company in the area. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business. Call us today!

"Lee showed up on time at my old cabin to go over project and was there when he said that he was going to be there to demo old cabin.he was professional and did it for a fair price !"

Leah H on May 2020

MJ Buildings

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MJ Buildings

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14 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Very nice guys and willing to work with you. Photos coming soon"

Robin B on February 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Very nice guys and willing to work with you. Photos coming soon"

Robin B on February 2025

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Precision Construction

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Precision Construction

5.00(
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take pride in our company's reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Amazing team of guys. Super friendly and explained everything in detail about what need to be done and what it would take. "

Kevin E on January 2025

We take pride in our company's reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Amazing team of guys. Super friendly and explained everything in detail about what need to be done and what it would take. "

Kevin E on January 2025

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RDB CONSTRUCTION LLC

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RDB CONSTRUCTION LLC

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Free onsite estimate

As 30+ years experience carpenters, we are always prepared to take on your projects with precision and care. We pride ourselves on being courteous and polite, ensuring a positive experience from start to finish. Our approach involves actively listening to your needs and preferences to deliver tailored solutions. ???? We understand the importance of clear communication and collaboration to bring your vision to life. From the initial consultation to the final touches, We are dedicated to providing exceptional craftsmanship. ? We are ready to start, so contact me today.

As 30+ years experience carpenters, we are always prepared to take on your projects with precision and care. We pride ourselves on being courteous and polite, ensuring a positive experience from start to finish. Our approach involves actively listening to your needs and preferences to deliver tailored solutions. ???? We understand the importance of clear communication and collaboration to bring your vision to life. From the initial consultation to the final touches, We are dedicated to providing exceptional craftsmanship. ? We are ready to start, so contact me today.

THE HANDYMAN SERVICE

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THE HANDYMAN SERVICE

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27 years of experience

The Handyman Service has been doing business in the Morris, IL. area for 9 years. The business moved here from Tulsa Ok. and has been building a customer base since. With over 35 years experience in roofing and remodeling, including kitchen and bathroom remodels. We enjoy what we do and what we do gets results for you.

"late every time, worse work I've ever seen, refuses to take credit for it. renamed his company to THI with # 815-333-7183. Gotta spend hours fixing his bad work now. This is definitely a new guy that took over an old company name from 2017."

Tyler G on October 2024

The Handyman Service has been doing business in the Morris, IL. area for 9 years. The business moved here from Tulsa Ok. and has been building a customer base since. With over 35 years experience in roofing and remodeling, including kitchen and bathroom remodels. We enjoy what we do and what we do gets results for you.

"late every time, worse work I've ever seen, refuses to take credit for it. renamed his company to THI with # 815-333-7183. Gotta spend hours fixing his bad work now. This is definitely a new guy that took over an old company name from 2017."

Tyler G on October 2024

Integrity Roofing & Exteriors

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Integrity Roofing & Exteriors

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our goal as a company is to provide a 5-Star Customer experience while they are making one of the most important investments in their lifetime.

"Dylan was my contact person I had to houses that had roofs done not only did they surpass people on price the quality and delivery we're truly excellent I will use Dillons expertise on the next house we need a roof on"

Ted O on October 2020

Our goal as a company is to provide a 5-Star Customer experience while they are making one of the most important investments in their lifetime.

"Dylan was my contact person I had to houses that had roofs done not only did they surpass people on price the quality and delivery we're truly excellent I will use Dillons expertise on the next house we need a roof on"

Ted O on October 2020

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Born Again Interiors

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Born Again Interiors

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Customers say: Super punctual
24 years of experience

Family owned and operated residential and light commercial, contracting and sub contracting services. Additional Services: Handymen. Hardwood Flooring Sales, Installation, Refinishing. Interior Design & Decorating. Painting - Interior. Remodeling - Basements. Remodeling - General. Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom. Remodeling - Modular & Mobile Home. Remodeling - Sunrooms & Patio Enclosures. Siding. Windows.

Family owned and operated residential and light commercial, contracting and sub contracting services. Additional Services: Handymen. Hardwood Flooring Sales, Installation, Refinishing. Interior Design & Decorating. Painting - Interior. Remodeling - Basements. Remodeling - General. Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom. Remodeling - Modular & Mobile Home. Remodeling - Sunrooms & Patio Enclosures. Siding. Windows.

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American Custom Homes

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American Custom Homes

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Welcome! At American Custom Homes, our goal is not only help you design and build your dream bathroom, kitchen, basement or even add you a new room addition, but also making the process easy and enjoyable for you. We are a full-service design/build company with a wide range of experience. We can help you with all phases of a new bathroom or kitchen or basement or even complete remodeling. Build in steam showers, custom tile design, custom paints, and custom floors and so on... Our excellent reputation and long list of satisfied clients attest to our superior craftsmanship, attention to detail, clear communication, honesty and integrity. Just ask for our client reference list. Let's discuss your ideas! Your free consultation is just a phone call away.

Welcome! At American Custom Homes, our goal is not only help you design and build your dream bathroom, kitchen, basement or even add you a new room addition, but also making the process easy and enjoyable for you. We are a full-service design/build company with a wide range of experience. We can help you with all phases of a new bathroom or kitchen or basement or even complete remodeling. Build in steam showers, custom tile design, custom paints, and custom floors and so on... Our excellent reputation and long list of satisfied clients attest to our superior craftsmanship, attention to detail, clear communication, honesty and integrity. Just ask for our client reference list. Let's discuss your ideas! Your free consultation is just a phone call away.

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Warped wooden landscape timbers are the result of the wood taking in too much moisture and then drying out. Treated lumber is less likely to warp but may still be susceptible to changes due to moisture. You can reduce the risk of warping by treating the cut ends of your timbers with a product specifically made for waterproofing wood.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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.

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.

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