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1600 Contracting LLC
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Carpentry Framing - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Effingham, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I could not be happier with the work done!!! My screened in front porch is beautiful and a place where we can sit when the weather is nice. The work was completed efficiently and professionally. Also, Ervin is very professional and easy to work with as far as scheduling et al."
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by5%of homeowners
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Stair Artisan
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Effingham, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Stair Artisan to install a handrail on an existing porch stair entry. The job was done at the price quoted and on time. The worksite was cleaned afterwards. The handrail looks great, was made of metal with baked on paint. I would recommend Stair Artisan"
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Chupps Interior Construction
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Effingham, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Mark and Matthew did an outstanding job replacing a laminate floor, painting several rooms and installing a kitchen backsplash. They were very professional, easy to work with and positively responsive to any questions my wife and I had. I highly recommend them to anyone."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate93%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

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