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Carenzo Remodel & Repair
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

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"Another great job just completed by John and Danny! We are return customers and this time our project involved a renovation of our TV room, including a refurbishing of our brick fireplace, laying of new flooring and a complete repainting. As is often the case with Carenzo R & R, the job came in on time and under budget and it looks fabulous. John is our go-to for home projects and we never even consider anyone else. Iâ m already planning our next project!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Remodel or Renew Home Improvement
4.6(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience with building our deck. They were quick to set up initial meetings, and spent a lot of time with us reviewing designs and options. Building went quickly and smoothly, and they were quick to respond to any questions and concerns. We are beyond pleased with our new deck, they did such a beautiful job."
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Farmers Porch
Deck
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+7

Response time12 hrs
Response rate95%
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Handy Experts
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

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"Ryan and Hunter did a great job with installing my two interior doors. I also worked with Ryan previously on a mailbox installation which came out great as well."
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Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Kelley Property Maintenance
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were excellent. I always go back to him, I fully trust him and have the ability to fix anything for me. He is very particular about his work, efficient and trustworthy. Easy to work with and will highly recommend to anyone."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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James Finn
4.6(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+6 more

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"James and Chris Finn were fantastic to work with. They did a quality job rebuilding my porch at a good price. Friendly guys who are great at updating you from bid to completion. Couldn't be happier... and we hope to work with them again!"
Deck
Kitchen
New home
New home
New home

+93

Response time9 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Delgados Home Improvements
5.0(
1
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With 20 years experience, Delgados is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Sonart Construction Corp.
2.3(
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Closet - BuildDeck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For Business+4 more

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Sonart Construction Corp. has over15 years of experience in providing a variety of exterior and interior renovation services. We provide services to Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.. We specialize in Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Flooring and the list goes on. Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach and keep the customer informed through every phase of the project. When interacting with our company, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing, and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your renovation needs. Give us a call today!

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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.

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. 

To calculate the number of linear feet of baseboard you’ll need, measure the length of each wall of the room you’re installing them in as close to the floor as possible, rounding up to the next full linear foot. If it’s your first DIY molding job, having a few extra feet on hand for miscuts is a good idea.

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

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

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