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Avatar for Tillman Carpentry LLC
Tillman Carpentry LLC
5.0(
8
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+3 more

Serving Valparaiso, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Zachary responded to my text very quickly. Zachary was very professional upon arrival. He understood what my issue was and explained what needed to be done to resolve the issue. He stated the crew leader Alberto would be handling the job. Alberto was very professional as well as his crew. The job was completed very quickly and professionally. I am beyond satisfied with the quality of the work."
New Homes
New Garage
New Garage
New Garage
New house and deck

+6

Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SE Woodworks Design
5.0(
13
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Valparaiso, IN and surrounding areas

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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 rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HomeTek LLC
5.0(
37
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Valparaiso, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our deck was in major need of repair. After 33 years, the deck posts became uneven; some sinking into the ground and others were lifting. This caused the deck to become lopsided. HomeTek did an amazing job fixing the problem. The posts are now on concrete piers, and the deck is once again level. And the concrete piers will ensure a solid foundation for many years to come. HomeTek was very thorough and they did an excellent job. We would highly recommend HomeTek."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 Valparaiso, 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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Precision Framing LLC
5.0(
6
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Valparaiso, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very impressed with the work Precision Framing did. I hired them for a full kitchen remodel. They showed up when they said the would. They kept me in the loop on everything, and they were very responsive to all of my questions or concerns. They were also very helpful in pointing me in the right direction when it came to buying the right materials for my project. All the work was done in a timely manner. I plan on hiring them again for future projects. I'm attaching before during and after pictures."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate99%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AP Construction
4.9(
6
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+3 more

Serving Valparaiso, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"AP Construction did great job on my deck repairs. I am very pleased with the results and the way in which they were delivered! Professionally done with communications regarding status through out the project lifecycle!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%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 Valparaiso, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Moises and his crew did a great job .They were clean, efficient and and knowledgeable when it came time for their input . My Fiancé is very very picky and she could not of been happier with the outcome of both the quality of the work and pricing . A totally awesome experience . In fact we will be having them back later this summer for additional projects"
Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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