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Avatar for Tillman Carpentry LLC
Tillman Carpentry LLC
5.0(
9
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Carpentry Framing - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+3 more

Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"It has been our pleasure to have Tillman Carpentry complete our privacy fence project! Zachery helped us work within our budget, providing a very fair quote. Their great, hard-working crew did a top notch job, completing our 80' fence in one day. We are very pleased with the end result and highly recommend Tillman Carpentry!"
New Homes
New Garage
New Garage
New Garage
New house and deck

+6

Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HomeTek LLC
5.0(
39
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Work was well done. Excellent carpentry on my deck repair"
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J D Woodworking LLC
5.0(
8
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Closet - BuildFurniture - Build CustomInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional , the communication between them and customer is great. Always on time."
White oak hand crafted bunk bed
Custom crafted bunk Bed
Custom crafted Bar
Cedar sauna
Cedar Hot tub

+59

Response time30 mins
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
272
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great company to work with. I had seamless gutters and all the fascia boards and trim, capped. The project manager, Devan, answered all my questions and let me know what to expect. Aaron, who lead the crew doing the work, was very professional. Other than how wonderful my house looks now, they left no trace of being here. The workmanship is spot on! I would recommend them highly!"
3658 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Precision Framing LLC
5.0(
6
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Precision Framing has done a wonderful job on our property. Their employees are always on time, professional and work hard to get the job done in a timely manner. They did amazing on the flooring, siding, painting, drywall installation, electric and plumbing. I highly recommend Precision Framing for your home renovations."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate99%
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Juan-Stop Construction
4.2(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair+4 more

Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very honest reasonable pricing i will hire them anytime i have work"
Response time1 day
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Rhodium Contractors
4.3(
7
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+4 more

Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Moises and his crew again . Once again they came thru with flying colors. My Fiancà © and I could not be happier. Clean , efficient, and excellent quality of work performed ."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Fast Construction
5.0(
3
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"He fix all my soffit and Fascia he did great job in my house absolutely are recommend him fast construction he working clean"
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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.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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