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Inside-Out Maintenance
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+7 more

Serving Marlborough, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

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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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Freedom Framing and More, LLC
4.3(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+13 more

Serving Marlborough, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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"The project is underway and will be completed on time. Mathew is very personable and easy to work with. He has kept me informed about every step thus far. I’m looking forward to having our new space completed and ready to use."
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+34

Response time2 days
Response rate95%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Handy Experts
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Marlborough, NH and surrounding areas

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Customers say: Quick response

"Ryan came on time and quickly determined how the job should be done. He left the job area clean. I asked for an estimate for painting a wall. He was knowledgeable about the paint to use and gave me a reasonable quote"
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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