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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 New Salisbury, 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 rate98%
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Seavers Quality
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving New Salisbury, 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."
Handyman Services Project
Decks & Porches Project
Fencing Project
Flooring Sales/Installation/Repair Project
Ceramic Tile Project

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Response time1 day
Response rate99%
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Twin Enterprises
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving New Salisbury, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very Professional Very Productive they worked hard as well as quickly they went above and exceeded expectations They thoroughly as took the initiative to take the foliage and branches to the edge of the street to be taken care by the City. I would definitely use them again as well as tell others. Thank you Twin Enterprises"
Response time8 hrs
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

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