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Avatar for Built to Last Construction, LLC
Built to Last Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+6 more

Serving Sylvan Lake, 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 time2 hrs
20 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 Sylvan Lake, 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 time2 days
Recommended by16%of homeowners
Avatar for DeckPeckers Custom Deck Builders
DeckPeckers Custom Deck Builders
4.9(
21
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Sylvan Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner of this company (Tim) is the nicest & honest contractor I have dealt with in years. He tore out the old deck a built a new one within agreed upon budget & time. He even did extras with no charge. Heâ s a good man Ed Randolph"
Trex Deck
Trex Deck
Trex Deck
Plymouth Project
Stairs

+5

Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by5%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 Sylvan Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

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 rate93%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Allor Contracting
Allor Contracting
5.0(
8
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Sylvan Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Complete bathroom remodel in 6 days! Great work, fair price. They were clean and in fact cleaned up at the end of each day to minimize the overall mess impact which was truly appreciated. Knowledgeable and offered creative ideas that we were able to use. Accessible as well after hours. They will be our go to for any future projects. Five stars!!"
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+13

23 neighbors recently requested a quote
McCords' Carpentry
New to Angi
Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Sylvan Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

I've been honing my craft in the trades since I was old enough to swing a hammer... I always do my best to think outside of the box to problem solve issues and I like to think I'm pretty good at it too.\nI could do just about anything you would need a handyman to do... I've been framing houses and building stages for concerts since about 2015... For that reason my skills are a little too well rounded to specifically list off each and every one.

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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.

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.

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.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

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