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Castle Metal Works
New to Angi

Serving Maple Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

Castle Metal Works is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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+3

Response time9 hrs
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AVI Fast Solutions
4.6(
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Serving Maple Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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Emergency services offered

"Their work was great. They were one of the best construction company I ever had. The quality was exceptional. The price was reasonable. The owner was a multi-talented. He does everything. Carpentry, electrical, painting. They were a little over head and do not over price. They are expert. They were the only construction company I trust to do an outstanding job. They were far exceeded my expectation. In my opinion, their company is one of the best construction company. He's a perfectionist and a master of craftsmanship. I wouldn't hire any construction company but them. I feel like I'm a lucky man. He ask me options. He's the greatest carpenter I've ever meet and he's an extraordinary man."
Deck, Ramp
Tile Wall, wood shell, TV, and fireplace
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Sling Barn Door and Paint

+11

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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T&M Carpentry
5.0(
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Serving Maple Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Perfect, couldn’t have asked for a better job. They took the time to educate me and explain things along the way. Work was 12 out of 15. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking for a great company with trustworthy people."
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Whether or not it’s easier to cut wood when it’s wet versus dry depends largely on the type of tool you use and the wood you’re cutting. For example, a chain saw should still be able to cut through wet wood with relative ease, but it may be more difficult to maneuver due to the wood fibers sticking to the chains of the saw. 

However, you might want to avoid cutting wood entirely when it’s wet if you’re pruning your tree. Sawing a wet tree that you don’t plan on removing can also encourage bacterial and fungal growth and decay.

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

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.

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.

Landscape timbers can last 10 to 20 years in the ground when installed correctly. Pressure-treated timbers will last longer than non-treated ones, as pressure treatment makes the wood more rot-resistant. Wood exposed to high moisture levels or extreme temperature and weather fluctuations may not last as long as wood in drier areas with more consistent weather.

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