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Avatar for Christian Dangelo Finish Carpentry
Christian Dangelo Finish Carpentry
4.5(
8
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceCloset - BuildInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Lathrup Village, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chris built a wardrobe closet, bedside bookcases, head board, bed frame with storage, dining nook bench, and a dining room table for me. Excellent work, prompt, cleaned up after every day. Super to work with and would highly recommend this professional!"
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
Avatar for Four Seasons Painting & Drywall
Four Seasons Painting & Drywall
4.6(
38
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Carpentry Framing - InstallExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For BusinessExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore+4 more

Serving Lathrup Village, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Four Seasons Painting did an amazing job replacing wood and painting the exterior of our house. Chris and his crew were friendly, fast, and very knowledgeable in helping us pick out the right color scheme. I highly recommend this company for any of your painting needs."
Interior Painting
Painting
Painting
Painting
Painting

+5

Response time3 days
Response rate95%
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Avatar for Top to Bottom
Top to Bottom
5.0(
9
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Lathrup Village, MI and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

"Fast and friendly and professional and very thorough. He gave me many different options and ideas for the room that was built. He explained his work and what he was doing so that I was informed and learned some things in construction."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by37%of homeowners
Avatar for Built to Last Construction, LLC
Built to Last Construction, LLC
4.5(
15
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Deck or Porch - RepairWindow Frame - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+6 more

Serving Lathrup Village, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Built to Last Construction was recommended to me by a friend who had them remodel her kitchen. First I hired them to paint a steep stairway to the upstairs, along with the upstairs landing (built their own scaffolding) and install railings. Their work was very professional and I can't belief how good it looks! Next I had them completely remodeled the bathroom in coordination with a plumber and electrician. Tom and his wife Ann went shopping with me for bathroom fixtures but because the bathroom is so small nothing seemed like it was going to work out. Tom actually ended up building a linen cabinet, sink base and medicine cabinet with a lighted mirror to fit. The quality of the wood and workmanship is outstanding! I am also hiring them for other projects. They are always very thorough and kept me informed on all aspects of the projects. I recommended them to a friend who has had a hard time finding someone to update her deck. She will not be disappointed."
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10' X 16' deck
midway
10' X 16' deck
decking

+30

Response time5 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

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.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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