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Big Pine Industrial, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Pinesdale, MT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Big Pine is always excellent. They are skilled, thorough and careful to leave the work site spik and span. On top of their proficiency, their rates are quite reasonable."
Response time2 days
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Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Lasting Decks LLC
5.0(
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Serving Pinesdale, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hello! I am a contractor in the Bitterroot Valley specializing in residential framing and exterior timber work. I have worked with Lasting Decks for a while now, and have been impressed with their quality and professional workmanship. Their friendly and knowledgeable personnel have been very helpful to myself and others I associate with, and I will continue to seek out their services. I can certainly recommend Lasting Decks, but only if you want things really well done so your deck will last... up to you, I suppose. 😁 Lyman Jessop, Highland Hills Builders LLC"
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Back Country Crafters LLC
5.0(
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Serving Pinesdale, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"Did a great job! Knowledgeable and able to answer my many questions. Work was completed in a timely manner with the least disruption to our home as possible. Trust them completely."
Response time2 days
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Treasure State Builders, LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Pinesdale, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great experience with the whole project. Excellent job framing, siding and roofing our new house. Very precise, thorough work."
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Resting Brave Project
Resting Brave Project

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Response time4 days
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Sentri Homes
2.4(
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Serving Pinesdale, 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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C DEAN CONSTRUCTION
New to Angi

Serving Pinesdale, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

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We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

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

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.

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.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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