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Avatar for Built to Last Construction, LLC
Built to Last Construction, LLC
5.0(
13
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install+6 more

Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tom and his crew rebuilt our composite deck in the June-July 2018 time frame. We could not be happier with the job. The Built To Last crew was very professional and definitely went the extra mile to ensure that the rebuilt deck was better than new. Everything is very secure and tight. During the construction, Tom made several suggestions to keep the price down while not compromising quality and our satisfaction. Tom provided price transparencies for all materials. Greatly appreciated! We would definitely use Tom and his crew again. Highly recommend Built To Last Construction. Just as a note... this was a very large deck with a great deal of work."
start
10' X 16' deck
midway
10' X 16' deck
decking

+30

Response time5 hrs
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Avatar for Christian Dangelo Finish Carpentry
Christian Dangelo Finish Carpentry
4.4(
7
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Closet - BuildInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

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 time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Erik Wagenheim Woodworking LLC
4.7(
3
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Closet - BuildInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallFurniture - Build Custom

Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Erik is fantastic — very kind, engaged, flexible, and helpful. He was so patient with us when our home project changed a couple of times, and genuinely wanted us to enjoy every bit of it. He’s clearly in this for the right reasons and wants to bring more joy to our home — and he’s helping us do just that!"
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Clark Builders
4.3(
6
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Closet - Build

Serving Pontiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Clark Builders——wonderful, wonderful, wonderful in every aspect. Diligent, conscientious, & highly skilled craftsmen listen to the customer’s vision as well as offer additional helpful design suggestions to consider. The company’s staff communicates well with the client, delivers top-notch workmanship, & stays on the project till completed. PROMISES MADE, PROMISES KEPT!!!"
4 Season Addition
Home Renovating
House Addition
House Addition
Bathroom Renovation

+65

Response time5 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.

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.

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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