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Artie's Home Maintenance and Property Services
4.5(
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Serving Germantown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Artie is excellent. He has done multiple projects for me from building shelves, to repairing the deck, painting, and residing the garage. He knows what he’s doing, can provide clear options and guidance, and is fairly priced. He’s also a delightful human being."
Response time8 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Corneau Construction, LLC
5.0(
15
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Serving Germantown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"What a wonderful experience to have someone who has a positive work ethic, professional approach, and was efficient and responsive to our needs. Dave was able to guide our decisions with offering his expertise and suggestions along the way. The quality of his work and attention to detail is a true find. If it's high quality, reliable service, and exceptional expertise you want then Corneau Construction is worth your first choice. Thanks for everything Dave. See you again soon for the next job."
composite deck
finished basement
basement before
basement after
low curb bathroom

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Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

While it is possible to build a wooden carport yourself, especially if you are skilled in carpentry, professional construction is recommended. Professionals ensure structural integrity, proper anchoring, correct alignment, and the use of quality materials for a stable and durable result.

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