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Avatar for Maynor Construction, LLC
Maynor Construction, LLC
4.3(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCloset - Build+2 more

Serving West Lafayette, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had them come out and give an estimate for extending our backyard deck. They came out in a timely way for the estimate and when we finallly decided to go with them they completed the construction in 2 days. It has made our backyard so much ore usable and the work is very professional and excellent quality."
Sunroom 2
Sunroom 1
Screened In Porch 1
Screened In Porch 2
Sunroom & Screened Porch

+41

Response time2 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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R&S Decorating, Inc.
4.6(
10
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving West Lafayette, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The floor was done on time they were very friendly not until they installed the reducers did it twice and it is not done properly very unprofessional. I contacted the owner and got very negative response. UPDATED COMMENT 7-27-2020, there was no reason for him to make a story up, I was not complaining about the floor, I was complaining about the reducers which were not done properly. The co-worker called me and told me he was looking for proper glue back in March. I do not know where he spent a 100.00's of dollars because I bought all material."
My Work
My Work
My Work
My Work
My Work

+2

Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Indy Aces Construction
4.3(
40
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Deck or Porch - RepairCloset - Build

Serving West Lafayette, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great company! Hunter came in and looked at the project we needed done and gave an estimate in 15 minutes! He then sat us down with a bunch of photos of previous work he and his crew completed and we were sold! Offered large discounts compared to other contractors we got estimates from. His crew and him did our entire master bathroom in a week start to finish! It turned out better than I could have imagined! I highly recommend Indy aces construction! Thanks Hunter!"
Response time1 day
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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ANTHONY'S FORECLOSURE HANDYMAN SOLUTIONS, LLC
4.6(
9
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving West Lafayette, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Decking
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping

+45

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FD General Contractors, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+3 more

Serving West Lafayette, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"FD General Contractors were so nice, professional and Davis and Franklin were so accommodating. When they finished installing the fence they made sure I was satisfied with the work they did, and they did an excellent job of cleaning up when done. I would highly recommend this company."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

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.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

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