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Brindley's Brush & Build
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Serving English, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"Brindley was incredible! I'm not sure I have ever seen anyone as industrious and thorough. He stayed true to his estimate. He prepped the deck, replaced the weather damaged planks and spindles. Everything was done in a timely manner. I could not be more pleased. Photos available."
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GREATER DAY HOME PROJECTS L.L.C.
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Serving English, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

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"This company did such a good job with my fence, my fence was so beaten up from all the kids living in my house, lol. I have such a big family, And when they came over they gave me the best service. They were friendly and gave me a great price. Highly recommend."
Response time2 days
Response rate98%
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Jones Remodeling
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Serving English, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Small jobs welcome

"I first hired A&M for my business to install a few kitchens cabinets and vanityâ s after seeing A&M quality and attention to detail they quickly became my go to for anything kitchen related including tile backsplashes. I have also hired them to do a custom install at my home."
Response time20 mins
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
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Serving English, IN 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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Andrew Gortmaker
New to Angi

Serving English, IN and surrounding areas

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Transform your property with reliable, high-quality craftsmanship. Servicing Hardin and surrounding counties, we specialize in durable outdoor builds and precise interior renovations, delivering professional results that enhance your home's value and curb appeal with free estimates on every project.\n\nOur Core Services\n\nCustom Wood & Vinyl Fences — Secure your perimeter with beautiful, long-lasting privacy and boundary fencing.Custom \n\nDecks — Build your dream outdoor living space for entertaining and relaxation.\n\nSmall Concrete Work — Install durable patios, walkways, pads, and concrete repairs.\n\nBasement Framing — Prep your lower level with precise structural framing for custom finishes.\n\nProfessional Pressure Washing — Restore your siding, driveways, and decks to a like-new finish.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

Accurate measurements, sturdy materials, and seamless integration with other structures.

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.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

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