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G.S. Holbrook General Contracting & Building Construction
4.9(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+3 more

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

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Emergency services offered

"Greg Holbrook, his nephew and the entire crew did an excellent job on the build of a large home addition and also an extension of a screened in room and all new flooring, siding and roof. They are easy to work with, have great recommendations and do quality work."
Addition 30'x40'
Live edge counter top
Counter top for wine bar
Counter top for wine bar
Counter top for wine bar

+86

Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
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M.Snyder Construction
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent contractor! Responded right away. Paid attention and did everything I asked them to. Workers were a delight to deal with. Work performed was top notch. Came when they said they would. Fast and efficient. Couldn't be happier!"
Response time1 day
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Emergency services offered

"I need my house repainted. I?m very happy with Sergey?s work. He was easy to communicate with, showed up on time and did the work efficiently and professionally! Everything turned out great. Highly recommend!"
Full fire place
Full fire place
Full fire place
Full fire place
Full kitchen repainting

+20

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Benchmark General Contracting
4.7(
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+4 more

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were very professional and diligent. They paid very close attention to what we wanted.. They showed up on time and completed the project on time. If you're looking for quality work, dependable people and good value - hire Benchmark Construction."
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

Yes, professional installations include reinforced corner posts to ensure durability.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

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.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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