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Avatar for Artie's Home Maintenance and Property Services
Artie's Home Maintenance and Property Services
4.5(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+4 more

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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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Germantown, NY and surrounding areas

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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

+26

Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Mat Morgan Handyman Services
4.9(
15
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+1 more

Serving Germantown, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Matt arrived on time, ready to work. It wasn't a huge job, but he finished it quickly, and neatly. Finally, his price for the job couldn't be beat. He asked for a lot less than I was expecting for quality work."
Response time3 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
JLR Construction
5.0(
14
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCloset - Build+2 more

Serving Germantown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"One of the best contractors Iâ ve ever hired. Quality workmanship , fair price, flexible to my updates mid-job, timely⠦⠦⠦.offered improvements to my ideas. Highly recommend!"
Siding prep
Siding finished
Prep work
Finished wall
Front Porch

+8

Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Amazing Architecture
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Germantown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!\n

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

Bow windows need support because they are large and extend out from the exterior wall of the home. Bow windows may extend 1 foot to several feet from the outside of the home, so you’ll need to provide additional support to handle this weight. A window contractor will be able to provide the proper amount of support for your new bow window.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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. 

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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