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Beacon Homes

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Beacon Homes

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24 years of experience

Beacon Homes is the top choice for all of your custom home builds or renovation needs. With over 25 years experience we can do it all. We take pride in our customer satisfaction and getting the job done well, in the timeline we establish when hired. Call us today.

"Very professional and affordable. Work was completed on time and clean up was superb. Highly recommend Beacon Homes!"

Jim G on May 2025

Beacon Homes is the top choice for all of your custom home builds or renovation needs. With over 25 years experience we can do it all. We take pride in our customer satisfaction and getting the job done well, in the timeline we establish when hired. Call us today.

"Very professional and affordable. Work was completed on time and clean up was superb. Highly recommend Beacon Homes!"

Jim G on May 2025

Valerio & Amezola services

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Valerio & Amezola services

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7 years of experience

Handyman, Remodel Specialist. HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Welding, Painting etc. Take pride in all my work no job to big or too small. I build new decks, porches, sun rooms, car ports all the way to work shops. (Steel or Lumber) we also offer home cleaning, auto detailing and profesional carpet shampooing.

Handyman, Remodel Specialist. HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Welding, Painting etc. Take pride in all my work no job to big or too small. I build new decks, porches, sun rooms, car ports all the way to work shops. (Steel or Lumber) we also offer home cleaning, auto detailing and profesional carpet shampooing.

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Strafford Window Manufacturing, Inc.

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Strafford Window Manufacturing, Inc.

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We do not manufacture windows or doors for homes nor do we use Insulated glass. Strafford Window Mfg. manufacturers custom wood windows for barns, sheds, stables, pool houses, cabin, porches and interior applications in the home. Our windows are made of all wood and single strength glass. Call for pricing on Tempered glass. Strafford Window MFG. manufactures Sashes, Transoms, Single Hung Window Units, Hopper Window Units, Fixed Window Units and Screens.

"These windows are solid, well built and look great. I will be ordering more for my house."

Don P on September 2020

We do not manufacture windows or doors for homes nor do we use Insulated glass. Strafford Window Mfg. manufacturers custom wood windows for barns, sheds, stables, pool houses, cabin, porches and interior applications in the home. Our windows are made of all wood and single strength glass. Call for pricing on Tempered glass. Strafford Window MFG. manufactures Sashes, Transoms, Single Hung Window Units, Hopper Window Units, Fixed Window Units and Screens.

"These windows are solid, well built and look great. I will be ordering more for my house."

Don P on September 2020

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Precision Gutters and Roofing

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Precision Gutters and Roofing

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13 years of experience

We specialize in seamless gutters, most applications of roofing, and custom metal fabrication. We also provide various general contracting services related to re-modeling and building of residential homes and structures. We accept checks, and all major credit cards as forms of payment. Call for a free estimate.

We specialize in seamless gutters, most applications of roofing, and custom metal fabrication. We also provide various general contracting services related to re-modeling and building of residential homes and structures. We accept checks, and all major credit cards as forms of payment. Call for a free estimate.

Vicky Schram

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Vicky Schram

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38 years of experience

The company was organized in July 1987 by its Founder/CEO Thomas L. VanDyk. We know you have many choices when shopping for a mortgage lender. We are proud of our Company and staff and will strive to deliver you great service at a great rate ! We would appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.

The company was organized in July 1987 by its Founder/CEO Thomas L. VanDyk. We know you have many choices when shopping for a mortgage lender. We are proud of our Company and staff and will strive to deliver you great service at a great rate ! We would appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

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.

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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