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Avatar for Fern Wood Property Management, LLC
Fern Wood Property Management, LLC
5.0(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Matt built the deck in such a great time frame he was efficient and polite and communicative. Matt was great with the budget I had in mind and I am beyond impressed with the quality of his work. I would recommend the company to anyone looking for a deck and am so very happy with the ease of the experience and result of the deck."
Ready to relax
Tree house without a tree
Looking better
Nice and bright
Looking good

+109

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for Cerasaro's Painting & Home Repair
Cerasaro's Painting & Home Repair
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.9(
39
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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Avatar for R-Dubs Remodeling & Property Maintenance
R-Dubs Remodeling & Property Maintenance
New to Angi
Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For BusinessExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore+3 more

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

My Name is RJ Williams (Owner/Carpenter) with R-Dubs Remodeling & Property Maintenance LLC, where we are here to provide various services for your most important and expensive investment. I have been remodeling homes starting with a flooring career, to windows & doors, kitchens & bathrooms and more. We pride ourselves on our care for our clients (communication & Cleanliness), competitive pricing, attention to details, and virtual (hassle-free) estimate/booking process.

Professional Trim Company
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1
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Professional Trim Company your one stop shop for all your home improvement needs. We are professional, efficient, and always get the job done right the first time. We go above and beyond to serve our customers, and pride ourselves on top notch quality work. Give us a call today for your free estimate. We'd love the chance to earn your business.

Response time6 days
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Soper Construction
4.9(
12
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional, personable, reliable, honest and the best carpenter I have ever hired!! He arrives at exactly the time he tells you and gets the job done!! I will definitely call him for all my future projects at my new home."
Getting started
Insulateing Complete
Tapcon the foam board
Siding nailers
Siding nailers

+8

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

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.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

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