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Avatar for Gaby's Carpentry
Gaby's Carpentry
5.0(
85
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Watertown, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gaby is excellent. He quoted my job accurately and honestly. He worked quickly and effectively- and was done in the time he had predicted. His work is stellar- we are so happy with our deck. He is also so kind and wonderful to have around. I highly recommend Gaby- I will use him again for all my carpentry needs. He is an excellent carpenter!!"
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+98

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Day & Night Painting & Carpentry Work
Day & Night Painting & Carpentry Work
5.0(
12
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Watertown, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

"They did other work besides brick work! Installed a basement window, a retractable screen door, outside railing. Extremely satisfied with work done! Pricing was good! Time frame was less than expected! They cleaned up, left no trash! I would highly recommend them! Workers were very polite!' Osvaldo stayed on top of everything! I can't say enough! I would definitely use them again."
Painting work
Painting work
painting & carpentry
painting & carpentry
painting & carpentry

+25

Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alton Barnes, LLC
4.5(
105
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Watertown, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work. I had Mack and team install a dog door (wall) and build a custom sized screen door for my 1870 farmhouse. Mack came out a few times to measure to get the specs right. The door is perfect with reinforced screen material. Plus the post job cleanup was immaculate. I already have a few more projects in mind for Mack and team."
Deck Install
Deck Install
Deck Install
Interior painting
Interior painting

+69

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
Avatar for Osmin's Construction and Carpentry
Osmin's Construction and Carpentry
4.9(
24
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Watertown, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Osmin and his team did a great job replacing our triple-decker back porch. He worked with an architect, that he found, to make sure there were no variances required. This made the permitting process quicker. It was a tricky job because building codes have changed since the porch was first built."
My work
My work
My work
My work
My work

+1

Response time9 hrs
Response rate99%
81 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Pontes Painting, Inc.
Pontes Painting, Inc.
4.9(
100
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Watertown, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything working with Rafael and his team was easy. From the prompt responses and quote to the actual work there were no issues. The house needed a lot of trim and carpentry work and his team did a great job on that as well. The end result was excellent and the house looks brand new."
Left side
Peabody
Peabody
Peabody
Peabody

+10

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DeVaux Home Improvement
4.8(
34
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Carpentry Framing - InstallArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Watertown, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr DeVaux did an excellent job on the finish carpentry work, painting and staining on a stain glass window frame install in an existing wall. The mitered corners had no gaps. Even though the job requirements changed somewhat there were no additional charges. I plan to hire him again on additional projects."
REBUILD STAIRCASE
New treads , trim detail, polyurethane and painting
REBUILD STAIRCASE
REBUILD STAIRCASE
REBUILD STAIRCASE

+16

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%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.

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.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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.

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

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