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Advance Building Repairs, LLC
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Fargo, ND and surrounding areas

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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
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Fargo, ND and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"A couple of small hiccups at the beginning (sudden change in the weather) but overall very happy with the final project (beautiful new deck). Great communication and wonderful experience working with Dave. Would hire again. Highly recommended."
Lakes country deck
Lakes country deck
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+5

Response time2 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CK Maintenance
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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

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

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

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.

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