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Fern Custom Carpentry, LLC

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Fern Custom Carpentry, LLC

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5 years of experience
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Fern Custom Carpentry LLC offers detail oriented and customer focused building and remodeling services in Duluth, MN. With a focus on energy efficiency, Fern strives to create structures that are comfortable and stand the test of time. Fern Custom Carpentry is prepared and excited to modify or construct the best living space for each individual and family.

Fern Custom Carpentry LLC offers detail oriented and customer focused building and remodeling services in Duluth, MN. With a focus on energy efficiency, Fern strives to create structures that are comfortable and stand the test of time. Fern Custom Carpentry is prepared and excited to modify or construct the best living space for each individual and family.

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Rainy River Sawmill

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Rainy River Sawmill

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Rainy River Sawmill offers portable sawmill service and sawmill equipment rental. We serve local communities, and businesses in creating boutique lumber products, crafted specific to your next project. We are a small local portable sawmill service that can create lumber from your trees. We believe in sustainable practices and strive to bring you the best service and quality products. We also provide limited tree removal services, stump grinding, debris hauling, timber framing, custom carpentry including countertops and bar tops! We also sell inventory of lumber products including slabs locally sourced! Call us or email us to get a free estimate!

Rainy River Sawmill offers portable sawmill service and sawmill equipment rental. We serve local communities, and businesses in creating boutique lumber products, crafted specific to your next project. We are a small local portable sawmill service that can create lumber from your trees. We believe in sustainable practices and strive to bring you the best service and quality products. We also provide limited tree removal services, stump grinding, debris hauling, timber framing, custom carpentry including countertops and bar tops! We also sell inventory of lumber products including slabs locally sourced! Call us or email us to get a free estimate!

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Ace builders LLC

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Ace builders LLC

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10+ years experienced carpenter available for installs or repairs. I am very prideful in my work leaving every customer highly satisfied. professional, Skilled, and motivated.

10+ years experienced carpenter available for installs or repairs. I am very prideful in my work leaving every customer highly satisfied. professional, Skilled, and motivated.

Elevate Co.

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Elevate Co.

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Proudly serving the North Shore, Elevate Co. can take on any project you are looking to have completed. Remodels, repairs, home maintenance and more!

Proudly serving the North Shore, Elevate Co. can take on any project you are looking to have completed. Remodels, repairs, home maintenance and more!

Mike's mobile service

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Mike's mobile service

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I can repair almost anything out there! I can weld metals,build and frame, repair or install light electrical circuits, I also repair or install shingles roofs, I can do brakes on cars and trucks and even fix your lawnmower! Call me for anything

I can repair almost anything out there! I can weld metals,build and frame, repair or install light electrical circuits, I also repair or install shingles roofs, I can do brakes on cars and trucks and even fix your lawnmower! Call me for anything

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2007 Contracting llc

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2007 Contracting llc

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Residential remodeling subcontractor, specializing in carpentry since 2007. We know you will love the work that we do. Everything from framing to finish carpentry including full house remodeling to additions and garage builds. We work with all types of houses from the 1800s to new builds. Making sure your project is up to code compliance for the county your located in. We can walk you through the process step by step to ensure your happy with the successful completion of any project you have.

Residential remodeling subcontractor, specializing in carpentry since 2007. We know you will love the work that we do. Everything from framing to finish carpentry including full house remodeling to additions and garage builds. We work with all types of houses from the 1800s to new builds. Making sure your project is up to code compliance for the county your located in. We can walk you through the process step by step to ensure your happy with the successful completion of any project you have.

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Northwoods Custom Builders

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Northwoods Custom Builders

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AS A SEMI-RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR WITH 45 YEARS IN THE TRADE, I HAVE THE LICENSES, BONDING AND ABILITY TO DO ANYTHING CONSTRUCTION RELATED. I LIKE SMALLER PROJECTS AND COMING UP WITH CREATIVE SOLUTIONS. AREAS OF SERVICE ARE THE IRON RIVER, WI AREA, ASHLAND AND THE SOUTH SHORE, BUT COULD EXTEND TO THE TWIN PORTS. Spend winter months in Florida

"I'm very pleased. The response was prompt and the repair was expertly done. The communication was perfect and friendly. I highly recommend this company!"

Elizabeth F on April 2024

AS A SEMI-RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR WITH 45 YEARS IN THE TRADE, I HAVE THE LICENSES, BONDING AND ABILITY TO DO ANYTHING CONSTRUCTION RELATED. I LIKE SMALLER PROJECTS AND COMING UP WITH CREATIVE SOLUTIONS. AREAS OF SERVICE ARE THE IRON RIVER, WI AREA, ASHLAND AND THE SOUTH SHORE, BUT COULD EXTEND TO THE TWIN PORTS. Spend winter months in Florida

"I'm very pleased. The response was prompt and the repair was expertly done. The communication was perfect and friendly. I highly recommend this company!"

Elizabeth F on April 2024

Hillside Builders, LLC

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Hillside Builders, LLC

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"He took out my bricks and never did a **** thing, I still don’t have a sidewalk. I paid him a down payment of which I know he paid is guys for another job so just to help him get my job done so I would have a sidewalk for the winter I gave him more money to buy the cement to do my job. He took that money too. My wife and I had to go buy ply board just to cover the hole for the winter. BRYON LARSON AKA HILLSIDE BUILDERS LLC ARE A SCAM/CROOKS. DONT DO BUSINESS WITH THEM, if we don’t hear from him by the end of May 2018 the next business we will doig together is in small claims court!"

Joe C on May 2018

"He took out my bricks and never did a **** thing, I still don’t have a sidewalk. I paid him a down payment of which I know he paid is guys for another job so just to help him get my job done so I would have a sidewalk for the winter I gave him more money to buy the cement to do my job. He took that money too. My wife and I had to go buy ply board just to cover the hole for the winter. BRYON LARSON AKA HILLSIDE BUILDERS LLC ARE A SCAM/CROOKS. DONT DO BUSINESS WITH THEM, if we don’t hear from him by the end of May 2018 the next business we will doig together is in small claims court!"

Joe C on May 2018

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

You can use a nail to find ceiling joists, but it’s not as reliable as a stud finder, and you’ll end up with lots of small holes in your ceiling. If the nail hits a joist, you'll feel increased resistance. Mark the spot with a pencil. Repeat this process regularly along the ceiling, 16 or 24 inches apart, until you've mapped out the joist locations.

The best way to know if your beams still provide adequate support is to consult a structural engineer. Structural beams can crack and even sag over time but may still be structurally sound. Keep an eye out for signs of issues in your home, such as sagging floors or ceilings, major cracks in your ceiling and walls, or signs of water damage around a weight-bearing wall.

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