"From the initial contact until our porch project was completed Ruiz Ent. made it easy. They scheduled a review meeting, provided a detailed quote, and completed the work all professionally. Thank you!"
"From the appointment setter Deja to my carpenter Ziv, I received the best service than I could have imagine. Deja was professional and made me feel welcomed not just a number. She answered all of my questions and was thorough. Ziv was professional, quick, and educational. He took the time to explain what he was doing and why. The work was exceptional and flawless. Thank you both!"
"Mike and team were a pleasure to work with. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. They responded promptly to phone calls and emails, they provided accurate timelines and cost estimates, and the work was completed rapidly and in a manner that was not destructive to the residents. They were extremely thorough."
"Their estimate was the best out of 3 contractors. They did a great job with attention to detail. They were very professional, unrushed and highly skilled. It took about two full days of work. "
"Great. I've been an Excel customer for years for my home power washing and deck maintenance and was in a bind because the landscaper I hired was a no show, so I gave Excel a call. The guys were timely in their arrival and completion of work. Their prices are higher than other companies I have used, but their quality of work is outstanding and well worth the difference in price."
"Fantastic coordination with the owner Marc - he was prompt in providing an estimate. Over and above expections in his ability to adjust the schedule for my needs. The crew was on time, courteous, highly skilled and they cleaned the job site after the work was complete. When the bill came up it was at the agreed price. I had other estimates and MI Electric was the best price, value and service. Would hire these folks again for any sized project!! "
"Bo is very professional, very polite, and just an all-around great guy. He did a great job pressure washing my aluminum sided house, fixed a sagging gutter, removed some mildew from my deck, and was wonderful to work with. Will absolutely hire again!"
Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts
Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.
A few signs that you need a new door frame include:
The door no longer fits properly in its frame and sticks or scrapes.
You notice cracks, holes, or rotting.
You feel a draft coming from around the door when it’s closed.
You find yourself frequently needing to make repairs.
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.
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.
Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.
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When you’re tackling a project or hiring a contractor, it’s helpful to know key carpentry terms. From end grain to dovetail joints, here’s a complete list.
House framing is one of the first parts of building a home. To do this, you’ll want to hire a rough or unfinished carpenter. Using this guide, you’ll know what questions to ask and where to look for your house framing contractor.
