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Horsman Builders
4.3(
23
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ashland, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tim and his crew are amazing. They built me an awesome deck!! From the beginning of the project to end I was thoroughly impressed. His quote was timely and fair. I’ve heard of so many horror stories about contractors so i was so pleasantly surprised at how great this experience was. The work began quickly and the workmanship is incredible. These guys know what they’re doing. Tim is so professional. He is prompt, he communicates everything in detail and really pays attention to detail in the work. He’s also a really nice guy. His crew is polite and work so hard. They’d get here and never stop working. Maybe 5 minutes to eat a sandwich. I plan to hire Tim for future projects. No question about it! Highly recommend."
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+4

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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WHITE MOUNTAIN GENERAL CONTRACTOR & HANDYMAN
5.0(
5
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ashland, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jeff was awesome to work with. He helped us with an outdoor project concerning our chimney and a window. He was extremely knowledgeable and very dependable. He kept us informed every step of the way during the entire project. We would most definitely recommend him to our family and friends for any project they may have."
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+19

Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Silver Snake Properties
5.0(
12
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ashland, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I can't enough good things about this company! Home remodeling is stressful, I was putting it off for quite a while. Brandon made this process a breeze. He not only was extremely fair with his pricing, his work was FLAWLESS. Believe me I am particular. Along the way he helped with many recommendations for style/design. I highly recommend to anyone looking for any type of home repair/remodeling. Thank you Brandon and Silver Snake Properties!"
Response time2 days
Response rate96%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Sun-Peak Builders
5.0(
2
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ashland, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Our mission at Sweeney Construction is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! Sweeney Construction stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!\n\n

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Redhill Builders
2.4(
5
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ashland, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had rough weather through out the project, but Jake & John got it done. Our project was , a 56" x 24 " addition. Architectural plans where mest up because of a last minute set back on our septic Tank, had to reduce plan by 4 feet, they handle the changes well, without me having to get another plan drawn up. If your plans are solid... These guys are great..."
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large garage
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+7

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

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.

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