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Avatar for Clukey Construction
Clukey Construction
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving New Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Clukey Construction for a small 6x10 mudroom addition, with a deck, to my house. Shawn and Clukey Construction were extremely professional and easy to work with throughout the construction process. Shawn made excellent design suggestions based on his experience and always made sure I was comfortable with each decision. The work was done efficiently and is of excellent quality. I am extremely pleased with the end result and will definitely hire Clukey Construction for future projects."
Carport
brazillian cherry
kitchen start
therma tru door
thats us

+428

Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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T.J. Cormier Construction
4.7(
81
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair+1 more

Serving New Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"T.J. Cormier did an outstanding job repairing Damaged Corner boards on my 2 story colonial In Acton , damaged by woodpeckers!! T.J. Replied promptly to all of my texts and Arrived on time for the job. He replaced old wood with PVC trim boards That look great and the woodpeckers wonâ t Damage. Highly recommend TJ and will call him again. He is very polite and professional ,"
Exterior
Deck
Deck
Response time2 days
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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A&M Painting and Handyman Services
3.9(
24
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving New Salem, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

A&M Painting and Handyman Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We operate with integrity, fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility in everything we do. Our team takes pride in delivering high-quality craftsmanship and dependable service with strong attention to detail.\n\nIn addition to professional painting and general handyman services, we specialize in decks, fencing, and flooring installations and repairs. With accurate knowledge of our trade and hands-on experience, we provide reliable solutions tailored to each customer’s needs. Above all, we remain focused on our customers’ best interests and make their satisfaction the foundation of our business.

Vinyl fence
Flooring
Flooring
Flooring
Flooring

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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
Affordable Home Repairs
3.1(
108
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Closet - BuildDeck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving New Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job! Scott Roth is extremely helpful and competent. He went out of his way to explain our options and help us make good choices. He was completely efficient and the work was completed rapidly. And it is absolutely beautiful. You will be very happy if you decide to work with him."
Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.9(
46
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving New Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Sonart Construction Corp.
2.3(
7
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Closet - BuildDeck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For Business+4 more

Serving New Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

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