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Moore Enterprises
5.0(
38
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Shell Knob, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Andrew redid a deck for me at a previous house and did a beautiful job, so I knew I wanted him to build our deck for this new house. He did a wonderful job and got the job done quickly. He also put up an outdoor ceiling fan for me. Very nice guy, skilled, responsible, and ethical."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Brown's Handyman Services
5.0(
13
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For BusinessExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore+1 more

Serving Shell Knob, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Casey did an excellent job, from start to finish. He was very timely, replaced siding on whole west end of house plus many holes from hail damage. He cleaned up everything and took it away, leaving my yard looking like it was before he started. I highly recommend this honest young man for any project you might have."
Response time7 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
C-Mak Carpentry, LLC
4.0(
4
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Shell Knob, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"This company replaced our second floor deck, added a roof over it, framed and screened it in. They were professional, on time and communicated clearly. Their bid was very reasonable. Best and most importantly, their work was excellent. Should we need any more work done on the house, we will call C-Mak Carpentry."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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KUTZ HOME SERVICES LLC
5.0(
9
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Shell Knob, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Brandon and his crew did a great job at my house. Bought an older house and noticed that my dryer wasnt working well. Cleaned out my problems in about an hour and made the process easy. Thank you!"
Chimney Crown curing
Chimney Crown curing
Chimney Crown curing
Scaffolding setup
Chimney Crown curing

+42

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TJ's Remodel and Repair LLC
4.1(
13
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Shell Knob, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very attentive and answered all of our questions. Job was supposed to take 5 days. They finished in 3 and were early every day. Awesome attention to detail. Definitely using them again! Thank you angi"
Trim and window jambs
Trim and window jambs
Trim and window jambs
Door/window jambs & trim
Door/window jambs & trim

+11

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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.

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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