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Architectural Designs by Nathan
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Serving Trenton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Outstanding work! He listens to his clients concerns and addressed them during installation. A very good person to work with!"
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Response rate91%
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AP-Construction
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Serving Trenton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They were a group of people that always made you smile, and while listening to them when I was working in my office you could hear them laughing they enjoy what they re doing. I will have them back to do more. They re a great group of people they have come into your home because your house the way you want it"
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Sentri Homes
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Serving Trenton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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CS BUILDERS
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Serving Trenton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.\n

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C-MAC Development, LLC
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Serving Trenton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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Credit card accepted

C-MAC Development, LLC offers quality services to clients at reasonable prices. Our courteous staff has the professional tools and experience necessary to help with all your needs. We specialize in interior and exterior painting, kitchen and bath remodels, flooring, window installations, fences and decks. Call today to get in touch with our staff, and to learn more about what we have to offer!

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

Yes, professional installations include reinforced corner posts to ensure durability.

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