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Avatar for Magic Frog Carpentry & Woodworks
Magic Frog Carpentry & Woodworks
5.0(
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Serving Henniker, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Adam did an excellent job building our garage from the ground up. He was excellent to work with. Not only was he very professional, so were the subcontractors that he hired. Everyone was knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Our project required that a road be built to accommodate large trucks in the springtime. The project stayed on track and proceeded smoothly. We were never left wondering “what’s next?” Adam has great communication and stayed in touch to make sure we knew what was coming up and when. I would definitely recommend using Magic Frog Carpentry."
High Ceilings. Inside 45 degree angles done with NO-Coat 450
Tall Foyer. Wrapped beam. Unfinished at post.
Outside corners with bead. Outside 45 degree angles with No-Coat 450.
Deep Skylights with drywall returns.
Before

+11

Response time2 days
Response rate91%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shoreline Woodcraft, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Henniker, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Conlan and his crew did a great job! He was onboard and helpful with changes I wanted to make during the building process. He was very professional and work was completed in a timely manner…they even worked in the rain. They cleaned up every bit of debris from the job and left me with a beautiful new deck ready to use. Good quality work is hard to come by these days at an affordable price, but there was no price gouging from his company. I highly recommend Shoreline and would use them again!"
Before
Before
Transformation
Took it down to the studs
Tile floor and shiplap walls

+51

Response time2 days
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Inside-Out Maintenance
4.5(
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Serving Henniker, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Charlie did an excellent job installing our outside gable vents. He arrived on time. He was very professional. He was very personable. Cleaned up the areas when the job was completed. His price was very reasonable. We would hire him again if we have any future projects."
Deck
Planters and benches
French door Replacement
French door Replacement
lake camp

+11

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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P Jordan Construction LLC
4.7(
14
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Serving Henniker, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He showed up in the drizzle of light rain. He took down old stairs and replaced with new stairs. He cleaned up after the job and was very professional and was very dedicated. The price was very fair. I would use him again."
Rot repair
Built in fireplace
3 season addition
Remodeling - General Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project

+33

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Fitzpatrick Home Inspection
Fitzpatrick Home Inspection
4.5(
26
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Serving Henniker, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Michael is a fantastic builder, very personable, informative and I value his opinion. Overall I will recommend Michael to anyone who needs building needs and I will continue to use him for future building needs."
wanescoting
wall repair and paint
deck repair
deck repair
pressure washing

+88

Response time11 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for NW Painting & Handyman Service
NW Painting & Handyman Service
5.0(
10
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Serving Henniker, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I recently hired Nick and his crew to paint my upstairs guest bedroom with cathedral ceilings and they did an outstanding job. They also installed over 400 square feet of solid Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Flooring and it came out amazing. I would highly recommend Nick and Company and we will be hiring them again when we need more work done, very polite and professional. Thanks so much for a great job done. Thanks again, Kim & Cindy Doubleday Baptist Road Canterbury, NH"
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting Prep
Window Install
Entryway Ramp
New Cabinet Install

+53

Response time3 days
Response rate92%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

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.

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

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. 

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

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