"Greene Construction dug out large hole for egress window, used very competent subcontractor to cut the window opening with Greene Construction installing the window frame and window, put in a galvanized window well w/ladder per local building code regulations and hauled away the dirt. I was very impressed with the professionalism of the Greene Construction crew, including company owner Damian, who said he prefers to work on the job sites over being in the office. I also thought they went over and above the job requirements by helping me with some yard clean-up. I had a pile of concrete scraps extracted from basement as part of my basement project. I had asked Damian if he could dispose of them for me. Not only did he say "yes", Damian and his crew helped me scoop up the concrete scraps and load then in his truck. As for pricing, I had obtained approximately 5 bids and Greene Construction was right in the middle. Based on the job completed, I would rate it a good value. Ben was my initial contact at Greene Construction, he contacted me the day after my Angie's list inquiry and we scheduled the work after our meeting. In addition, I have another contractor working in my basement on the project, who also gave Greene Construction kudos for a job well done!
"After the storm came through the Minneapolis, Minnesota I was worried about the immediate influx of contractors. I waited and waited, searched and searched until all of the "fly by storm" contractors had left the area. When the clouds parted and everyone was gone there was Joe with Hoffman Weber construction. I found them at the U.S. Bank home improvement show they had. From the beginning they were professional, honest and extremely flexible. Joe came out to my house, worked with my insurance let me know what needed to be done and what could wait. The crew was timely, professional and quick. They did my house and garage roofs (different buildings) in one day. They worked with my schedule and met up with me to go through the warranty. The project manager went around the house looking for any issues and any nail left behind. I have had other contractors say they were going to "come back and check on clean up" and never heard from them again. This company sees it through to the end. They took care of the permits and even called the city inspector. When the city inspector came to the house they told me that 80% of the houses getting storm damage repair were failing inspection. What was worse is that they could not longer get a hold of the contractors. Hoffman Weber was there from start to finish and ensured that they were just down the road if anything should come up. I will be working with them again in the future!"
"Joseph did an amazing job on my bathroom remodel. I have an amazing tiled shower and I love all the updates. He also installed LVP throughout my 1st floor. It's gorgeous!The job was done on time and within budget. He was easy to get ahold of and listened to my thoughts. Don't hesitate, give Goldsmith Remodel and Design a call!!"
"From the first contact to the last, dealing with GCM was fantastic! I put a job up for bid with four contractors that I found on Angie's List, and they were very prompt in contacting me - not quick enough to show they didn't have enough to do but not so long that it appeared they had too much on their plate. I set up an appointment to meet with Ben Meints to come out and look at what (I thought) needed to be fixed. He arrived promptly and was professional and personable throughout the entire appointment. We covered my initial concerns, and then proceeded to look at each area of repair. One of the big problems was potential interior water damage due to several leaks in a pair of windows and the basement area almost directly below the window. After having dealt with many contractors over the years, the level of attention to detail in his examination of the problem areas showed through. He was able to get to the true source of the problems by asking questions about what I was seeing, as well as looking at other factors and really just keeping his eyes open. Best example of this was when talking about the back deck, he started asking about the materials, any water issues around the sliding door and the basement area below it. What I thought was an issue with pest damage (the subfloor between the main floor and basement had been chewed through by mice) turned out really to be an issue with the flashing and j-channel between the deck and the house. Long story short, Ben was able to determine that the repairs that were truly needed were not as extensive as I thought they would be, and based his recommendations on what was needed to repair the damage and stop further damage to those affected areas. I was initially thinking in terms of tens of thousands of dollars to repair the damage, and was relieved and pleasantly surprised when the estimate came in at a fraction of that. When the work was to begin, Ben and the crew (Zach and Tom) showed up promptly. (They actually showed up earlier than I thought they would, which was a pleasant surprise.) The repairs went off without a hitch, and their pride in their work showed through. They were also respectful of the fact that my wife was working from home that day, and made sure they had minimal impact on her work. While all of the work couldn't be completed in one day, they got more done than I thought they would, and it was done well. They updated my wife on the progress before they began to clean up and prepare to leave, as I was still at work. I walked in just as they finished updating my wife on the progress, and they still took the time to go over the repairs with me and show me what had been completed and the remaining work to be done. When it became apparent that the weather would not allow them to complete the repairs the next day, Zach let me know he would return the next day the weather wouldn't interfere. He and Tom returned the following day, and the repairs were completed as promised. In all honesty, I contacted GCM because the general contractor I normally used was unavailable, and I needed the repairs done before the damage got worse and winter set in. After working with GCM, I think I have found a new first option for general contractors. They take very good care of their customers from start to finish, and I would recommend them to anyone. "
"From the selection process to installation, everyone we dealt with at Paramount Granite did an exceptional job. They were very helpful in our selection process. The installation was done on time and beautifully. As an architect, I would recommend Paramount to my clients. As a homeowner and consumer, I would recommend Paramount to my family and friends. "
"Initial consultation was with Amy and my husband. Since I wasn't sure what styles were discussed in my absence, she quickly emailed me pictures of a few different options. I made multiple changes before the install date, and Amy took it all in stride. When it came to the first day of work, the demo guy came out to check out our existing chain link. Apparently it was more work than he thought and had to reschedule to come out a couple days later when he had more time. Due to a miscommunication and misunderstanding (we said we would take care of disposal of the old fence and they thought it meant we would entirely remove and dispose the old fence and then I didn't read the quote well enough to notice that they did not include removal in the price), it took a little bit longer than expected. No big deal, that's on us to more clearly communicate and read better! Once the old fence was taken out and the posts were set, the fence was up in little more than a day. The guy who put it up was SO fast, he motivated the other contractor we had building our deck. Wish I would have known that Artistic could have built that, too, because we would have loved to have that up in two days as well! Any issues or concerns I had in the process, I just called and talked to Mary in the office and she sorted everything out. I would highly recommend this company to anyone and everyone. All of our neighbors have come over to tell us how much they love our fence!
"They did a great job and I would highly recommend them for your contractor. They charged us exactly what they quoted us and gave us superior products. "
"One structure in the form of a arbor with a gate completed our fence. The other structure a small deck outside of the lower sliding glass doors, with a pergola added, gives a quiet shady respite to the yard. We also had Hal design and build a fountain feature added to the garden area itself. Which gives a soft and flowing water sound near the small deck. The work overall is outstanding with a very finished look. It was also accomplished as per estimate of time and cost. They were very considerate to make the work space neat and clean each day at finish time.
We would "highly" recommend these contractors to anyone wanting this type of excellent yard work done. "
"Paul did a great job. Our previous contractor didn't do a very good job on the rough openings for the doors so it took longer than Paul thought to install the doors, but he didn't charge us extra. Every door looks really good. The wall he finished for us looks a lot better than the other walls. We should have called him first. He will be getting a call from us on any more work we need for sure."
Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts
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.
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.
For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.
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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When you’re tackling a project or hiring a contractor, it’s helpful to know key carpentry terms. From end grain to dovetail joints, here’s a complete list.
House framing is one of the first parts of building a home. To do this, you’ll want to hire a rough or unfinished carpenter. Using this guide, you’ll know what questions to ask and where to look for your house framing contractor.