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H-M Quality Carpentry and Handyman Services
4.5(
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Serving Florence, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Heath from H&M Quality Carpentry is outstanding. He is reasonably priced and very prompt, responsive and knowledgeable. 10/10 would recommend."
Painting - Interior Project
Plumbing Project
Handymen Project
Plumbing Project
Painting - Interior Project

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Response time4 days
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Nystrom Contracting LLC
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Serving Florence, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can’t say enough great things about Nystrom. They built me an absolutely beautiful screened porch. Their workmanship is amazing and they are perfectionists. They are wonderful to work with and definitely went the extra mile several times to ensure everything was exactly what I wanted. They are now “my guys” for whatever project I need done next."
Electrical Project
Remodel
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project
Electrical Project
Remodel

+44

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AG Cleaning Services
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Serving Florence, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent! The best I’ve ever worked with and I’ve been in commercial real estate and property management for over 30 years! Professional, dependable, no nonsense. Hard working crew is pleasant and gracious. Wonderful company! Can’t wait till our next project together! I just know Awudu Grant will run it with ease and professionalism!"
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Pole Barn Builders questions, answered by experts

You can use a variety of wood to build a barn door, but the most common options include 1-by boards and 2-by boards for the backing and the decorative boards on the front of the door. Softwoods like pine will save you some money and should hold up well, while hardwoods like maple and oak will stand up to more wear and tear. You could also build the backer out of plywood to minimize the cuts you need to make. Whatever you decide on, make sure the width of the wood is compatible with the mounting brackets you buy.

The most common slope, or roof pitch, for a shed is 4:12 or four inches of height for every horizontal foot. For areas that experience heavy snow loads, a steeper roof of 6:12 or 9:12 is best. 

The steep slope of an A-frame roof withstands high winds, heavy rain, and heavy snowfall, making them popular all over the world. A-frames also offer simple, quick construction. Finally, an A-frame typically has large windows on the non-roof sides to let in a maximum amount of natural light. Consequently, they are often an affordable building solution for the right homeowner and location.

Yes, barn doors can be too heavy, although the limitation is usually imposed by the mounting hardware you buy and not your home’s framing, unless you’re building an unusually wide door. To keep the weight down, you can opt for 1-by material rather than 2-by material, and choose a softwood like pine rather than a hardwood like maple or oak. Check the weight limits on your mounting hardware, and always attach your door track to studs rather than to drywall anchors.

Whether a prefab home is worth it or not will depend on your personal needs and preferences. Overall, prefab homes tend to cost less than traditional homes, although they also tend to have lower resale values. Another thing to consider is that prefab homes usually last 50 to 60 years or longer, while traditional homes last 50 to 100 years or more.

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