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

Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

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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%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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!"
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing

+55

3310 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%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
TruBlue of Merrillville
3.5(
52
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Marc had excellent follow through, called when he said he would, was on time. Gary was the more technical expert and was very knowledgeable about how to do the work. They were very respectful when here as well as pleasant to work with. They made sure the completed work was good before they were finished. The project took longer than expected, but they stayed focused and honored the quoted price. I recommend them for any door install and cabinet remodel. I also think they would be qualified for other projects too. They did not rush just to get done, but cared about doing a great job and then cleaned up too!"
Full Basement Remodel
Kitchen #1
Full Basement Remodel
Kitchen #1
Full Basement Remodel

+28

Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

Traditionally, bungalows are single-story homes, although having a half or partial story on top of the first floor is common. While adding a second story to a bungalow is certainly possible, the home would no longer be considered a bungalow by the strictest definition.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

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