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Olson Construction
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Serving Columbus, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Appreciated how quickly Darren contacted me. Had a professional, friendly attitude and was genuinely glad to do a one day job on the weekend. Darren, Trent and Caden remained good natured as they worked on a HOT day. Deck is fixed and looks great."
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UpDown Construction LLC
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Serving Columbus, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rex and his crew are complete pros. He worked with us to design and build the perfect space for our home. Their craftsmanship was impeccable and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a dedicated and skilled contractor."
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Trex Deck and Railing
Trex Deck and Railing
Trex Deck and Railing

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Recommended by22%of homeowners
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DIY Construction LLC
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Serving Columbus, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

At DIY Construction, we?re proud to be a local, family-owned business serving our community. We specialize in fencing, porches, and awnings, delivering dependable workmanship and personalized service on every project.

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Sentri Homes
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Serving Columbus, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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G PINTER CONSTRUCTION INC
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Serving Columbus, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"G Pinter Construction turned a very rundown challenging outside space into something to make me proud of my home. They took a flat old leaking deck that had been covered with tarps for years, into a water tight grearge roof and private living space. They always showed when they said they were going coming. Very easy to communicate with and respect of my space. I plan on using them for future projects. Only wish I had better before pictures to show you all. Thanks guys!!"
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TaylorMade Construction
5.0(
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Serving Columbus, MT and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Taylor made construction I would definitely hire him again for any project that I would need regarding construction roofing etc. Taylor went out his way and purchase materials that were needed to finish our projects. The work was perfect. He completed everything that we required to help sell our home. I truly appreciate his professionalism and his expertise. Everybody needs a professional like Taylor to help when you need things done immediately. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs a project done as soon as possible."
Remodeling - General Project
Handymen Project
Remodeling - General Project
Handymen Project
Remodeling - General Project

+52

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arkansas Wood Doors
5.0(
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Serving Columbus, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"AWD went above and beyond to make sure we had exactly what we needed. Their service was excellent. Their cabinets were made on time and of exceptional quality. I would recommend them to anyone."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

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.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

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