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Avatar for Drew Pro Carpentry
Drew Pro Carpentry
5.0(
41
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Machesney Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Andrew was very professional with his work. He was great to work with, I added other work because his work turned out great . He was honest with pricing / bidding. Also picked up materials for me. Great communication. Call Drew Pro Carpentry for all your Carpentry needs ."
Bifold
Bifold door
Pocket door
Pocket door
Interior doors

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
272
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Machesney Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work looks good and I had a great experience. The project manager Walter was very informative and the carpenter lance did amazing work."
3383 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Wheeler Fine Carpentry & Remodeling
4.3(
17
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Machesney Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Wheeler Fine Carpentry has completed many projects for me over the last 8 years. The first project that I hired Wheeler Fine Carpentry for was a bathroom remodel. It turned out gorgeous. The professionalism was excellent. Every detail was considered and done to perfection. Darin cared that I was truly satisfied and I was delighted. Each project he has undertaken in the last 8 years has been completed with this same result. Darin is creative, skilled, and figures out economical ways when possible to complete a project. Darin is wonderful to work with--skilled, honest, reliable and always works with an eye for perfection. I know you will be satisfied and proud of any project he does for you!"
You should see inside
Also a steam room
Pergola
Before
Before

+83

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Mitch Camp Construction
4.4(
55
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Machesney Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mitch cleaned gutters and downspouts on house and garage. Wrapped fascia boards. Did a fantastic job cleaning up once job was completed. He was very efficient, honest, courteous, and great to work with. We highly recommend Mitch Camp Construction."
Tight Corners
Backyard Walk Way
Back Deck
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Raindrops Hardscape LLC
4.7(
12
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Machesney Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had them build a front porch over the crumbling cement pouch with treated lumber. It came out great and we are very happy with the workmanship and the amount of time and the cost was very reasonable."
Response time7 hrs
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My Property Masters
3.7(
212
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair+2 more

Serving Machesney Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The contractors were courteous and thorough. They purchased the materials and repaired the concrete and the wooden garage door frame. They also repaired my garage door which was not in our agreement. I would like to pay them for repairing it. I would recommend this company and would like to hire them in the future. Thank you for the recommendation."
Response time9 hrs
157 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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S.R.M Contracting
4.2(
22
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Machesney Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The whole process was easy and the results were fantastic. Great pricing. And excellent quality."
Remodel
Stair case rebuild
Remodel
Tree cutting and gutter cleaning
Stair case rebuild

+15

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

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.

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.

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.

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