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Avatar for Clark Handyman & Carpentry
Clark Handyman & Carpentry
5.0(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+6 more

Serving Cornish, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Brian responded immediately to our call. He did very professional work for us on the day that we requested him. His price was very fair. In addition, we were impressed by his polite and pleasant demeanor. We will definitely reach out to Brian for future work for us!"
Response time3 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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506 Designs & Carpentry LLC
4.4(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCloset - Build+7 more

Serving Cornish, ME and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brendon replaced my kitchen subfloors and put a new linoleum, full trim all the way around, a bathroom bifold, and even put a special touch to the trim, so I'd think of my late farther who had worked in that same kitchen many moons ago. Brendon had some challenges with old school techniques, but worked long and hard to end with flooring, trim and doorway that was beautiful and I was pleased with the outcome."
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Casabela Home Improvement
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Cornish, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Casabella Home Improvement did an amazing job with our deck and front steps. Flavio is very responsive, thorough, and professional. He ensured everything was cleaned up after the job and even offered to bring a couple of extra items to the dump for us. We are very happy and would definitely work with him again!"
Response time1 day
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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B's Roofing & Construction
4.3(
29
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Cornish, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had B's Painting & do some carpentry and painting work for me. Brandon Aiken called me back right away and I had a written estimate within 48 hours. Brandon is very good at what he does, his pricing was reasonable, and the quality work was completed within his initial estimate and time frame promised."
Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Eagle Eye Builders
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair+2 more

Serving Cornish, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’ve seen them do everything from construction foundation finish carpentry custom things always did great work that I saw and as I said, I’ve worked with them on project. He works with everybody to try to make sure he gets done to satisfy the customers wants and needs"
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, using certified lumber and engineered wood products for reduced environmental impact.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

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