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Avatar for Conrad Homes, Inc.
Conrad Homes, Inc.
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Closet - Build

Serving Emmitsburg, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Did not grade some topics as the work has not started yet but based on the customer service I think that the quality of work will be outstanding."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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SAR Construction & Landscaping, LLC
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Emmitsburg, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Steven and his crew did an awesome job replacing an existing deck and built a new and larger one. Steven is very professional and gets back to you right away with any questions or concerns that you may have. The job was done in the time frame he projected and the price came out as quoted. He also did some stump grinding for me as well. I would highly recommend them!"
Response time2 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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BLUE DIAMOND CONTRACTORS LLC
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Emmitsburg, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This contractor demoed a hole in my ceiling repaired the whole by replacing drywall and painting. He also painted my living room with two different colors of my choosing. He did a phenomenal job I would be happy to recommend to him to anyone"
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Cregger Construction Inc
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Emmitsburg, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had Creggar Construction install rails, paint interior, insta backsplash, and replace our deck. They will go to my go-to company on any othet work we have done. They are very professional, friendly, and really take pride in their work. I have recommended them to many people. You won't regret hiring them."
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New custom stairs & rails
New custom stairs & rails
New custom stairs & rails
New custom stairs & rails

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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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MidHandyman (Husband for Hire)
5.0(
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For BusinessFurniture - Build CustomGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business+1 more

Serving Emmitsburg, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything you want in a handyman. Reasonable, reliable, and very knowledgeable. We have used Michael for several different projects, and have been very happy with the finished products. He does not disappoint, and we will certainly plan to continue to use him for future projects."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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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.

Bow windows need support because they are large and extend out from the exterior wall of the home. Bow windows may extend 1 foot to several feet from the outside of the home, so you’ll need to provide additional support to handle this weight. A window contractor will be able to provide the proper amount of support for your new bow window.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

A-frame homes are on the smaller side. While there’s no set square footage amount it has to be, it will usually come in around 1,000 square feet or smaller.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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