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Brothers Carpentry & Paint
4.9(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+11 more

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job! It was clear they are experienced carpenters and painters and take pride in producing quality results. Brothers Carpentry and Paint replaced one exterior door with framing and replaced several interior doors. This included new knobs and for some doors, new hinges. They also painted many of the interior doors. They also made some sheet rock and baseboard repairs for us. Carlos was wonderful to work with, professional and patiently answered any questions I had. Will definitely call them for future projects and would highly recommend them!"
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+9

Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
Six A's Handyman Service
4.7(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+5 more

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Hire this man already. I have had so many nightmare stories dealing with other so called handymen but Allen really knows his stuff. He did the jobs as requested didn't waste time was very friendly, efficient, and tidy. I read a lot of the reviews on here prior to hiring him and I will say I read a few saying something about him being pricey so that did make me nervous. I will say the people writing that probably haven't had quality work done very recently because his prices are very fair for the work he does. I"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Register's Repair Service
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alan and his team made our deck dreams come true! Our new deck was built in under a weeks time. His team was so efficient and we were amazed at how quickly his team worked. Alan listened to our initial ideas, provided suggestions and ultimately produced just what we were looking for on schedule and on budget. Thank you!!"
Deck before work began:
Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Cobra Deck And Concrete Restoration
4.4(
119
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Chris Miller came to my home and provided an estimate for cleaning and staining my deck.  He helped me explore options, like removing the remnants of a mostly-removed layer of surface stain that a previous owner had put on and partially taken off, matching the color of the remaining stain so as to save money by avoiding the expense of removal, etc.  He also advised me about what was realistic for treatment of the concrete patio below the deck.  Chris was knowledgeable and helpful.  He didn't pressure me to do anything more expensive than necessary, in fact encouraged me that we could try to match the remaining stain and if necessary do the removal and update the stain treatment later on.  He offered to include treatment of the portion of the concrete patio that most needed it at a reduced price as part of the job.  The price he quoted was fair, I believe, though it turned out to be higher than I can afford at the moment, given the press of some other expenses I'm facing, so I did not have them do the work.  If I need deck treatment in the future though, particularly when I have more available funds, I will seriously consider having them do the work.  Based on my interaction with Chris, and with the nice lady in the office named Aaliya, I would recommend them.
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Deck stained with our Hickory sealant.
After deck power washed and stained.
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Deck before cleaning, old gray wood.

+16

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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. 

The cost to frame a 2,000-square-foot house can fall anywhere between $14,000 and $32,000. This price can increase or decrease depending on what type of framing you choose, the quality of the materials, the project's complexity, and whether you decide to hire a professional to do the job.

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