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Chuck Snyder New Construction and Remodeling

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Chuck Snyder New Construction and Remodeling

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Experienced homebuilder and carpenter with over 20 years of experience in Durango. Specialties include remodels, additions, new construction, decks, garages, siding, and door and window replacements. We treat every project like it's our own home and provide reliable, excellent service. Your project is our top priority.

Experienced homebuilder and carpenter with over 20 years of experience in Durango. Specialties include remodels, additions, new construction, decks, garages, siding, and door and window replacements. We treat every project like it's our own home and provide reliable, excellent service. Your project is our top priority.

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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

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.

Gater Construction

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Gater Construction

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18 years of experience

We are a small local business of the San Juan County area. We work strat with the homeowners themselves. We offer free estimates with all material listed on a bid sheet. All work comes with a ONE YEAR guarantee. We prefer the customer pay for all materials up front and usuall depending on the size of the job we like to be paid in payments according to the job. We except cash or checks only. We can supply references if asked and we also have a portfolio of our jobs that we do.

We are a small local business of the San Juan County area. We work strat with the homeowners themselves. We offer free estimates with all material listed on a bid sheet. All work comes with a ONE YEAR guarantee. We prefer the customer pay for all materials up front and usuall depending on the size of the job we like to be paid in payments according to the job. We except cash or checks only. We can supply references if asked and we also have a portfolio of our jobs that we do.

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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.

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. 

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