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Avatar for SE Woodworks Design
SE Woodworks Design
5.0(
13
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Sam and his team were excellent in communication and ideas. Every corner was precise. While working, he worked hard on keeping dust down and areas cleaned up. Was very polite and committed to the project! I am very pleased with his beautiful work and canâ  t wait to show it off around the holidays!"
Fireplace mantle
Entertainment center
Entertainment center
Decorative  columns
Window seat

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for M&K HOME PROS LLC
M&K HOME PROS LLC
4.9(
109
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very friendly, punctual, and efficient with their time. Couldn t be happier with the security and strength of the door frame now, and the door locks more securely than ever now!"
Installation area
Framing and Drywall
Door installation
Medium Ceiling Patch
Medium Wall Patch

+42

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Sheleys Home Improvement LLC
5.0(
12
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dave did amazing work on my home, each time he completed a project he ensured I was happy with the final job. He cleaned up his messes, was polite, professional, & fair pricing! He has done flooring, roofing, trim, interior and exterior onmh home as well as kitchen cabinet installation! Very handy & great to have in your contacts!"
Bath Remodel
Bath Remodel
Bath Remodel
Bath Remodel
MovieRoom/ Basement

+4

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by41%of homeowners
Avatar for Schwartz Solutions
Schwartz Solutions
5.0(
19
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessDeck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"The crew at Schwartz Solutions are awesome to work with. Nathan understood my project and the tear down was done in just hours and the build was done within the week. You will be glad you called them. Very professional, with excellent skills. I even got an outdoor butcher block. I will hire them again for my next carpentry job. Great work!!! Can't say it enough."
Framing
finished
finished
finished
finished

+32

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TKW Remodeling LLC
4.9(
11
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in offering the best possible experience with our expertise, quality, and customer service. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our clients; we take great care to work and communicate with everyone in a professional manner. It is our mission to exceed our clients expectations by providing excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start of each project to its completion. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Recommended by27%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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. 

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

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.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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