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Rogers Roofing

3023 169th Place
4.28(
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Rogers Roofing

3023 169th Place
4.28(
71
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Customers say: Super punctual
104 local quotes requested

As experienced home improvement specialists, we seek to improve the industry’s reputation. Unlike many run-of-the-mill companies that offer undistinguished customer service and mediocre workmanship, Rogers Roofing raises the bar high. We are dedicated to providing homeowners with top-quality products and certified installation for a customer experience that’s second to none.

"Timely and very professional"

Marland J on August 2025

As experienced home improvement specialists, we seek to improve the industry’s reputation. Unlike many run-of-the-mill companies that offer undistinguished customer service and mediocre workmanship, Rogers Roofing raises the bar high. We are dedicated to providing homeowners with top-quality products and certified installation for a customer experience that’s second to none.

"Timely and very professional"

Marland J on August 2025


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Mills Woodworks

403 S Madison St
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Mills Woodworks

403 S Madison St
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Mills Wooworks is a custom woodworking shop specializing in quality, handcrafted home and commercial furniture. From heirloom dining room furniture to butcher block islands, every project is designed, built and finished in our shop.

Mills Wooworks is a custom woodworking shop specializing in quality, handcrafted home and commercial furniture. From heirloom dining room furniture to butcher block islands, every project is designed, built and finished in our shop.



MC Contractors

7840 Forest Hill Rd
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MC Contractors

7840 Forest Hill Rd
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Our company accepts all types of masonry repairs and carpentry. We restore any type of masonry including tuck pointing and grinding , brick work, stone, terracotta, concrete, lentil replacement, chimneys, flues, and acid washing and brick cleaning, wall water proofing. and removal and installation of any type of caulking. We have 19 years of experience including apprenticess with well known masonry contractors. We can provide excellent reviews from current and past customers.

Our company accepts all types of masonry repairs and carpentry. We restore any type of masonry including tuck pointing and grinding , brick work, stone, terracotta, concrete, lentil replacement, chimneys, flues, and acid washing and brick cleaning, wall water proofing. and removal and installation of any type of caulking. We have 19 years of experience including apprenticess with well known masonry contractors. We can provide excellent reviews from current and past customers.


Spectrum Design Group

601 W University Ave
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Spectrum Design Group

601 W University Ave
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12 years of experience

Spectrum Design Group has three full-time designers on staff and partners with numerous vendors and subcontractors specific to each individual project. Planning and design work is billed hourly with project management based on a percentage of the overall, installed project cost.

Spectrum Design Group has three full-time designers on staff and partners with numerous vendors and subcontractors specific to each individual project. Planning and design work is billed hourly with project management based on a percentage of the overall, installed project cost.



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Strafford Window Manufacturing, Inc.

168 Roller Coaster Road
5.00(
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Strafford Window Manufacturing, Inc.

168 Roller Coaster Road
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We do not manufacture windows or doors for homes nor do we use Insulated glass. Strafford Window Mfg. manufacturers custom wood windows for barns, sheds, stables, pool houses, cabin, porches and interior applications in the home. Our windows are made of all wood and single strength glass. Call for pricing on Tempered glass. Strafford Window MFG. manufactures Sashes, Transoms, Single Hung Window Units, Hopper Window Units, Fixed Window Units and Screens.

"These windows are solid, well built and look great. I will be ordering more for my house."

Don P on September 2020

We do not manufacture windows or doors for homes nor do we use Insulated glass. Strafford Window Mfg. manufacturers custom wood windows for barns, sheds, stables, pool houses, cabin, porches and interior applications in the home. Our windows are made of all wood and single strength glass. Call for pricing on Tempered glass. Strafford Window MFG. manufactures Sashes, Transoms, Single Hung Window Units, Hopper Window Units, Fixed Window Units and Screens.

"These windows are solid, well built and look great. I will be ordering more for my house."

Don P on September 2020


Family owned business servicing Champaign, Mcclean Vermillion counties and surrounding areas. In buisness for 10 years numerous business and customer references. Call Today!!!


JT Perfect Home Co

305 S Wood
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JT Perfect Home Co

305 S Wood
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22 years of experience

We are a family owned & operated company, dedicated to provide the top of the line services for all of your Remodeling & New Construction Needs. We do all the work ourselves with no sub-contracting, to make sure your project is done right with 100% quality craftsmanship.

We are a family owned & operated company, dedicated to provide the top of the line services for all of your Remodeling & New Construction Needs. We do all the work ourselves with no sub-contracting, to make sure your project is done right with 100% quality craftsmanship.


Scofield Remodeling

1407 Centennial Dr
5.00(
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Scofield Remodeling

1407 Centennial Dr
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a remodeling company that specializes in doors and windows. We have a sub-contract with one of the box-stores and have installed over 2000 windows in the last two years and over 500 doors in that time as well. We have been a business for 12 years and are detail oriented and thrive in our relationships with our clients. Repeat customers are normal for us.

We are a remodeling company that specializes in doors and windows. We have a sub-contract with one of the box-stores and have installed over 2000 windows in the last two years and over 500 doors in that time as well. We have been a business for 12 years and are detail oriented and thrive in our relationships with our clients. Repeat customers are normal for us.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Bow windows need support because they are large and extend out from the exterior wall of the home. Bow windows may extend 1 foot to several feet from the outside of the home, so you’ll need to provide additional support to handle this weight. A window contractor will be able to provide the proper amount of support for your new bow window.

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. 

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.

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

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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