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Crooked Tower LLC
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Potosi, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"He was on time. Communication was great. Kept the job sight clean and completely the repair in the time frame he told me he would. I would definitely recommend Tom and will be calling him again in the future when I need more things at the house repaired."
Basement Storage
Hardwood floor
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Raymond’s Repair & Renovations’s LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Potosi, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Welcome to Raymond's repair and renovationsllc. We proudly provide the highest quality of service and craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Give us a call, text or email today, and let us get started!

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Sean Redus
5.0(
1
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Potosi, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Reliable, detail-oriented handyman with years of experience providing high-quality residential and commercial repair and maintenance services. I specialize in TV mounting, drywall repair, painting, door and lock repairs, furniture assembly, deck repairs, fixture installation, shelving, caulking, and general home maintenance. I take pride in delivering dependable workmanship, honest communication, and completing every job efficiently and correctly the first time. Whether you need a small repair or a larger project, I'm committed to providing professional service at a fair price and treating your home with respect. Customer satisfaction is always my top priority.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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