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Advance Building Repairs, LLC
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Fargo, ND and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"One of the best decisions I've made this year was to hire Advance Building Repairs to replace my dilapidated front steps. Salah is a master craftsman. He came to my house the same day I called and assessed the situation. One week after I contacted him I had a sturdy, attractive and comparatively inexpensive new set of front steps."
garage mudding taping sanding
garage mudding taping sanding
garage mudding taping sanding
garage mudding taping sanding
garage mudding taping sanding

+16

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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D&R Custom Decks, LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Fargo, ND and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had a drawing of a double deck that I wanted built around my new swim spa and they made it happen! Even had an octagonal shape on the lower deck and it turned out great. They were helpful to work with and very professional in their quality of work. My project was completed in a timely manner too."
Lakes country deck
Lakes country deck
Decks
Decks
Decks

+5

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CK Maintenance
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair+4 more

Serving Fargo, ND and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Chris and Mitch did the most excellent job! We look forward to more from them in the future. They did a 3 day job in 1 day! Just great constuction knowledge. A special thanks to them. thanks again so much! Kevin"
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

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