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RG Carpentry
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Serving Madison, IN and surrounding areas

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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."
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Recommended by62%of homeowners
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America's Best Roofing & Restoration
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Serving Madison, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mark and his team did a great job! Scott, the project manager helped explain everything very well and was there to make me feel more at ease. The contractors made sure I was happy with everything before moving on to the next step. Mark is super easy to communicate with and easy to get a hold of. Iâ m very pleased with my service."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
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Michael's Custom Wall Covering
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Serving Madison, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quality work

"Super!! Amazing to work with; he really goes out of his way! He'll come with you to pick out materials, offers great and creative suggestions, takes real pride in the work. I'm so pleased and many of my neighbors have looked in my house at the amazing job he did and also hired Michael; they were all equally thrilled. He is immaculate, was great with my pets around, I really can't say enough great things. DEFINITELY recommended!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

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.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

Framing a basement takes three to five days, on average, when completed by a professional, though it may take longer for a larger space. Keep in mind this doesn’t include the time to complete the design, obtain permits, and install the drywall on the framing. On average, fully finishing a basement takes an average of 45 days.

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

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