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Superior Property Services llc

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Superior Property Services llc

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Superior Property Services Provides Full Remodeling to small maintenance repairs for your home, rental property and business. With over 18 years of experience in construction SPS has you covered for all needs.

Superior Property Services Provides Full Remodeling to small maintenance repairs for your home, rental property and business. With over 18 years of experience in construction SPS has you covered for all needs.

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Quality Built LLC

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Quality Built LLC

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General contractor 16 years experience. Free estimates, down payment required to secure contract agreement. Service calls available.

General contractor 16 years experience. Free estimates, down payment required to secure contract agreement. Service calls available.

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Straight Up Builders

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Straight Up Builders

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16 years of experience

General Contractor- Whether its a new home, remodel, pole building, or a small project around the house; our goal is client satisfaction Pricing: depends on the project

General Contractor- Whether its a new home, remodel, pole building, or a small project around the house; our goal is client satisfaction Pricing: depends on the project

J & J Drywall LLC

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J & J Drywall LLC

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10 years of experience

We specialize in drywall services, in all kinds of textures and finishes. Also know how to do woodwork . Professional and very efficient. You will not be disappointed in our work.

We specialize in drywall services, in all kinds of textures and finishes. Also know how to do woodwork . Professional and very efficient. You will not be disappointed in our work.

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Strafford Window Manufacturing, Inc.

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Strafford Window Manufacturing, Inc.

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We do not manufacture windows or doors for homes nor do we use Insulated glass. Strafford Window Mfg. manufacturers custom wood windows for barns, sheds, stables, pool houses, cabin, porches and interior applications in the home. Our windows are made of all wood and single strength glass. Call for pricing on Tempered glass. Strafford Window MFG. manufactures Sashes, Transoms, Single Hung Window Units, Hopper Window Units, Fixed Window Units and Screens.

"These windows are solid, well built and look great. I will be ordering more for my house."

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We do not manufacture windows or doors for homes nor do we use Insulated glass. Strafford Window Mfg. manufacturers custom wood windows for barns, sheds, stables, pool houses, cabin, porches and interior applications in the home. Our windows are made of all wood and single strength glass. Call for pricing on Tempered glass. Strafford Window MFG. manufactures Sashes, Transoms, Single Hung Window Units, Hopper Window Units, Fixed Window Units and Screens.

"These windows are solid, well built and look great. I will be ordering more for my house."

Don P on September 2020

five star home improvement

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five star home improvement

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14 years of experience

We are a licensed, and insured home improvement contractor. We specialize in energy efficiency and long warranty materials. We provide home improvement loans for all our products with low apr and same as cash options. Buy today pay later. We are also leadsafe certified.

We are a licensed, and insured home improvement contractor. We specialize in energy efficiency and long warranty materials. We provide home improvement loans for all our products with low apr and same as cash options. Buy today pay later. We are also leadsafe certified.

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Call a foundation repair pro to replace a rotted support beam. Your contractor will likely install temporary support to the area while replacing the beam with new wood or steel. Load-bearing elements of your home—such as the horizontal beams that run along your floors, walls, roof, and ceilings—should be inspected by a trained structural engineer. Call these experts the moment you detect rot, water damage, or foundation issues in your home. 

Not all wood that’s been softened by termites needs to be replaced. You may be able to salvage wood using a wood hardener instead of replacing beams. However, you’ll need to hire a structural engineer to assess the damage and the overall stability of the wood before making a replacement plan.

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.

Yes, you can hammer a nail into a wall stud. But before you do, it’s important to confirm that you’re actually nailing into a stud—and not wiring, pipes, or ductwork. To check, find a few more studs in the wall, then measure to make sure they’re either 16 or 24 inches apart.

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

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