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Avatar for Fabiano's Construction
Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The work was awesome, they were on time and worked every day. They cleaned up after their day was complete and were extremely easy to work with through the process. Their workmanship is top notch. I will be using them again to build a barn and eventually to build an addition off the back of my house."
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Remodeling - General Project

+23

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Wekz Multiservice LLc
5.0(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Willie did the work we needed very efficiently, professionally and with expert understanding of our needs. We would recommend Willie to any friend or family member who would need home repairs, and would definitely use your company again in the future. Thank you, Rose and Milt Fredericks"
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+45

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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ZZeo's Home Renovations
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+7 more

Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Angel and his team did a first class job of building a beautiful screened in porch on our existing deck, including the necessary structural work underneath. We spoke with multiple contractors and ZZEOS were the most knowledgeable and detailed oriented. We were so impressed with the porch, we had the finish off around the bottom of the deck. Pricing was very reasonable. They give you lots of options like skylights, doors, siding and shingle colors, etc. if we do anything else to our home, we will give them a call."
Response time6 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Aztek Construction, LLC
4.7(
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Aztec for major repairs due to termite damage. They were prompt, professional, and easy to work with. They came in less than 10 days after we contacted them to FINISH the work. First, they evaluated the damage and walked me through the needed repairs which included placing three new steel support beams along with two main horizontal wood beams and several sistered beams. They were able to complete the work, once they started, in three days. At each step, I was informed of progress and there were no surprises (from my end). The work included everything from removing electrical wiring and then replacing it, pouring the new steel vertical support beams, affixing them solidly into my concrete floor, and then pacing the numerous horizontal beams. I could not recommend AZtec (and Greg!) more."
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Foundation Repair
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Foundation Repair
Repair of Foundation

+2

Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can hang picture frames, shelves, and other items on Trusscore panels. For lightweight items (less than 30 pounds), the company recommends using adhesive strips rather than nails or screws. However, you’ll need to secure heavier objects to a stud in the wall. In these situations, Trusscore recommends cutting away the panel material and fastening the object to the stud with metal hardware.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

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.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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.

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