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RG Carpentry
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Lexington, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Arrived on time and immediately went to work. He replaced a garbage disposal, replaced trim boards on a shed, and installed trellises with additional trim on patio. Very satisfied with work. Would hire again."
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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GREATER DAY HOME PROJECTS L.L.C.
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lexington, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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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Papas Painting and Construction
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Lexington, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Was hired for many projects, painting was just one. Trim carpentry work was tedious, yet completed perfectly. I had a wide variety of contractors, therefore Papaâ s had to accommodate and work around many obstacles. My long list was completed on schedule, but most important to me is that any issues I found, no matter how small, were resolved promptly and without question."
Painted entire home
Painted exterior of home
Exterior painting
Privacy fence build
Privacy fence build

+37

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
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Scott Wilson Carpentry, LLC
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Lexington, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Scott Wilson Carpentry, LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Scott Wilson Gazebo
Scott Wilson Wood Pens
Scott Wilson Wood Carving
Scott Wilson Chair
Scott Wilson

+5

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The cost to frame a 2,000-square-foot house can fall anywhere between $14,000 and $32,000. This price can increase or decrease depending on what type of framing you choose, the quality of the materials, the project's complexity, and whether you decide to hire a professional to do the job.

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. 

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.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

While it is possible to build a wooden carport yourself, especially if you are skilled in carpentry, professional construction is recommended. Professionals ensure structural integrity, proper anchoring, correct alignment, and the use of quality materials for a stable and durable result.

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