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Avatar for Giinthir Construction, LLC
Giinthir Construction, LLC
4.8(
12
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Watertown, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Alexander is a knowledgeable and straightforward contractor! We were very impressed with his professional manner, expertise and his non-stop work ethic. What we thought was going to be a two day job, was done in one 10 hour day!! We will absolutely call him for our next project!"
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Art Quality Renovations Corp.
4.4(
68
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Watertown, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had an exceptional experience all around with Art Quality Renovations! From meeting and discussing ideas, to the actual work being done, it was a great job! Love my new bathroom and all the little extras Ivan did."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Timberstone Builders LLC
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Watertown, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

With over 50 combined years of experience in new and remodel construction, Chad and Tim are sure to make your project dreams come true. We are fully licensed and insured and can handle just about any project you have. We pride ourselves in doing quality work and are extremely easy to work with. Having families ourselves, we understand the inconvenience of construction in your house and do our best to keep it clean while we are there and get out in a timely matter.

Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Barndo
Barndo

+1

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Massie Construction
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Watertown, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

I am a framing contractor with 6 years of experience. I've built houses, done remodeling, decks, bathrooms, interior finishes, etc. My specialty is framing and carpentry, but I will look at other projects as well. I'm passionate about my work and strive to be clean and efficient.

Hainlan Park Pavilion
Hainlan Park Pavilion
Hainlan Park Pavilion
Hainlan Park Pavilion
Hainlan Park Pavilion

+14

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Barrier Construction LLC
4.6(
73
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Watertown, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1961

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It truly was a wonderful experience working with Josh and the team. Being a son of a contractor my expectation was high and Barrier Construction delivered an excellent product. Highly professional and extremely responsive from day one."
New Front entry door
Rot caused by moisture intrusion behind stucco
Front Facelift with James Hardie lap siding.
Rot cause by moisture intrusion around windows.
Front Face Lift with James Hardie Lap Siding

+24

Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

While it is possible to build a wooden carport yourself, especially if you are skilled in carpentry, professional construction is recommended. Professionals ensure structural integrity, proper anchoring, correct alignment, and the use of quality materials for a stable and durable result.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

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