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Avatar for GREATER DAY HOME PROJECTS L.L.C.
GREATER DAY HOME PROJECTS L.L.C.
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Galena, 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 rate97%
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Preservation Projects LLC
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Galena, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Top notch customer service! They?ve been cutting our lawn all summer and do a fantastic job. I?m planning to have some tree work done and will certainly have Preservation Projects out to do it for us."
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Response time2 hrs
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Avatar for Rafael Solorzano Construction
Rafael Solorzano Construction
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Carpentry Framing - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Galena, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

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"After getting some repairs done in our basement, we needed the area to be drywalled. This included removing some old paneling. Rafael and his assistant did an excellent job . We were so pleased that we hired him to lay new flooring and paint the entire area. His charges were very reasonable given the scope of the work. Rafael communicated regularly with us regarding his progress. We would definitely recommend him and would hire him again for future projects."
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Response time5 hrs
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Recommended by43%of homeowners
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Seavers Quality
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Galena, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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"Mr Seavers and his crew were fantastic. They were friendly and professional. Mr Seavers showed me other work he'd completed and did an awesome job. The job was completed in 1 day and wasn't rushed. He redid everything the previous people screwed up and now my deck and gazebo are safe to use. Seavers Quality was a godsend for me and I will be recommending his company to anyone who want expertise and Quality workmanship."
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Ceramic Tile Project

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Response time1 day
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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. 

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

The average cost of DIY window framing is about $40 to $60 in materials. If you hire a window treatment professional, you’ll pay for materials plus labor costs—anywhere from $250 to $800 per window. The final cost is highly dependent on the window size, as larger windows are heavier and more difficult to install, as well as the type of window framing material.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

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