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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

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Artie was exceptionally professional and knowledgeable in a vast array of services. Artie worked for me for over 7 years preforming tasks that varied from converting a small shed to a luxury air bnb, remodeling apartment buildings, restructuring and replacing a large porch, installing washer and dryers as well as dishwashers, and various small home projects. Artie was always punctual and reliable. He completed all jobs in a timely and effective manner. He also fixed projects that were done improperly by other contractors. I also found him to be cost effective in every way. Saving myself time, money, and energy upon every job that I hired him for. Artie still works for me to this day. Heâ s my go to for just about anything and everything!"
Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Mat Morgan Handyman Services
4.9(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - 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 is a great guy and very friendly, You need to be patient with Matt, He does not like you watch him work lol, he is professional and good carpenter"
Response time3 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
JLR Construction
5.0(
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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!"
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Front Porch

+8

Response time4 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

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.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

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.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

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