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Marvon Construction, LLC
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Serving Macon, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

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"Marvon Construction built our garage last fall. We are so happy with it, we had them build a deck for us this summer. Reuben met with us several times for the design and to show us examples and discuss the features of the composite product. He met our requests and offered a few suggestions. Our carpenters were friendly and very conscientious with our property. When we found water damage from the previous deck, they offered a solution and added it to the project. Throughout the project, they offered great communication regarding the status, next steps, coordination with our other contractor, and the estimated completion date. They finished the deck on schedule, and it exceeds our expectations."
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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midwest custom fencing
4.8(
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Serving Macon, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"I’ve hired them but am putting off the deck refurbishing until next spring. I can give a better rating when the project is completed"
Response time1 day
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Affordable Home Repair
5.0(
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Serving Macon, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"John and his helper Nathan did an excellent job!! They arrived when they said they were going to an hung a 65 inch tv and a 50 inch tv with no problem at all! The job was done in a timely manor. Both were very professional and friendly! The price was reasonable too!! I would highly recommend and trust the work of Affordable Home Repair for any job! Just an fyi…I told him I would take care of cord hanging down."
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True Craft Remodelers
4.5(
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Serving Macon, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"Our project involved a bathroom remodel, complete deck replacement, gazebo and outdoor fireplace construction and installation of a cedar privacy fence.True Craft was on time with experienced craftsmen doing a professional job. Any discrepancies were quickly resolved with no drama. We would not hesitate to recommend their services."
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Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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3-D Construction & Carpentry
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Serving Macon, IL and surrounding areas

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3-D Construction is a local central IL carpenter contractor. offering services such as flooring, stairs, cabinets, decks, sheds and more. In business for over 30 years and guarantee we will exceed expectations.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

Homeowners can increase the usefulness of their garage space in other ways, and one option is to extend the length of the garage by making it deeper. The process is similar to traditional garage extensions, but the end product is a garage with a different layout rather than additional parking spaces. 

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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