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Kings Carpentry
5.0(
11
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Hampden, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. King did an excellent job on my shed roof at a very fair price. Communication between Mr. King and myself was prompt, professional and easy. He did what he said he would do and left the area clean. I would contact him again for future jobs."
Cabinets
Sheet rock
Finish stair in rail.
Complete kitchen remodel
Contractor was told there was water dripping in the basement ceiling.

+154

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Ralph's Handyman Service
5.0(
23
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Hampden, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Build the shed oh my dreams! Honest and reasonable about cost. Helped me make the best decisions for what I wanted. Punctual. Pays attention to the fine details."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by47%of homeowners
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Jordan Dudley
4.8(
20
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Hampden, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They created a utility room on the main floor so that I can move my washer and dryer from the basement up to a main floor. It’s perfect. They installed a new shower in my main floor bathroom. They painted my house exterior and what an excellent job they did. They did multiple jobs around the inside and exterior of my home. My patio railings that they installed on portions of my roof look absolutely beautiful. These guys are so good at their work and very talented with creativity when you’re trying to think of how to improve things. I highly recommend them."
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project
Fence installation
Gazebo installation
Deck rebuild
Porch room finish

+124

16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by44%of homeowners
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Remodel or Renew Home Improvement
4.6(
296
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Hampden, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
Decks
Farmers Porch
Deck
Decks
Screened oom

+7

Response time12 hrs
Response rate95%
998 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tomahawk Restoration Services
4.9(
12
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Hampden, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: True professional

"They got the job done. They noticed a few things I had not. They finished the job. They took the time to do the best power wash I have ever had."
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+10

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Delgados Home Improvements
5.0(
1
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Hampden, 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.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ross Construction and Handyman Services
5.0(
1
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Hampden, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

With years of experience in the brick and stone industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your projects. We can handle everything from repair to refinish. We will treat your project as we would treat our own. Ross Construction and Handyman Services, call today and we look forward to servicing you!

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

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.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

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