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Alex anafak contractor
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Horn Lake, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional.. hard worker. Will be using him for all my future task around the house. Will recommend. Installed cabinets, floater shelf and wallpaper in laundry room."
Door installation
Door installation
Installation of gazebo
Installation of gazebo
Desk assembly

+17

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Memphis Pro Solutions
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+3 more

Serving Horn Lake, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"From the first phone call to the completion of the job, they communicated and kept me informed daily on the bath remodel, flooring and a subfloor replacement in the utility room. Will call again if I need anything else done."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hondupaint
3.9(
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Horn Lake, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband and I just recently purchased a home and wanted to add our touches. We hired Alex to paint the house and paint the kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Alex did an excellent job. The cabinets came out beautiful and the paint job on the house was great. He made sure that my floors and counters were protected. He was able to finish the job within the given time frame as well. I will definitely hire Alex again for future projects!"
Painting
Painting
Painting
Painting
Painting

+164

Response time40 mins
Response rate97%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

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.

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.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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