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Avatar for HANDYMACK Construction & Renovation
HANDYMACK Construction & Renovation
4.2(
133
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+4 more

Serving Glen Oaks, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mack Rubio and his team are awesome. My front porch was beginning to sag on one corner and it was causing my vinyl siding to bow out. My home also needed to be pressure washed. Mack is very knowledgeable and he got his level out and showed me that the left side of my porch was two inches lower than the right side. I knew my left column was rotting but I was not sure about the wooden supports I could not see beneath the decking boards. Mack assessed the situation and advised pouring concrete footers and replacing only the columns and supports that needed to be replaced on the porch. His quote was very reasonable and I didn't hesitate to give Handymack Services the work. Mack and his team were on time, got right to work, and I was truly amazed at all that got accomplished while I was at work. When I got home, Mack took the time to explain what remained to be done and his schedule for finishing the project. Mack's work is quality and he stated more than once that he wanted to make sure I was happy. Honestly, I am way beyond happy because I have never contracted with anyone who has been as thorough, nor who worked as quickly as Mack. My porch looks great, my siding is no longer bowed out, and the pressure washing made my twelve year old siding look new. I was so impressed I immediately hired him to repair a door frame, stain my back deck, and replace warped deck boards. I will definitely be giving Handymack Services my business in the future because they value me as a customer and I value their honesty, promptness, and attention to detail."
During Framing Process
Newly Built Ramp
Before Ramp
New Stove Before Framing
New Stove After Framing

+80

Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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SwiftBuild Construction LLC
5.0(
27
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Glen Oaks, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim and Chris from SwiftBuild Construction LLC were fantastic! They handled our natural slate roof repair with expertise and care. The quality of their workmanship exceeded our expectations, and we're grateful for their professionalism throughout the process. Highly recommend!"
Asphalt Shingles repair
Asphalt Shingles repair
Silicone Coating
Silicone Coating
Asphalt shingles Repair

+17

Response time2 hrs
Response rate99%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Assertive Construction LLC
5.0(
33
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Glen Oaks, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Icame in contact with Assertive Construction to repair my brick steps that came loose and the base crumbled. I'm very happy with the finished job. Ervin gave us a fair quote, and finished the work right on schedule. He was polite, kept the work area clean, and the finished steps look solid and beautiful. Highly recommend him for any home masonry needs!"
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mansory Contracting Group
5.0(
9
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Glen Oaks, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Greg was great to work with. He showed up when he said he would, explained everything clearly, and made the whole process easy. The insulation was installed quickly, and the quality of the work was excellent. He was friendly, professional, and took the time to answer all of my questions without ever making me feel rushed. Everything was cleaned up before he left, and I?m very happy with the results. I would definitely recommend Greg to anyone looking for insulation work."
Remodle Deck
Remodle Deck
Remodle Deck
Remodle Deck
Remodle Deck

+1

33 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Duraglass
5.0(
44
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving Glen Oaks, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

"Duraglass was quick to respond to my request for services, and schedule visit to my home - I had 4 panes of glass in wood frames that were needed to be replaced, and a double glass window that also needed to be replaced. DuraGlass arrived on schedule, determined what was needed for repairs; maintained great housekeeping in the execution of the work. cleaned up after the job, kept me informed on progress and status on arrival, and provided consultation on an additional window that needs repairs. The pricing was competitive, and overall, I was very happy with their efforts and would hire Duraglass again."
Shower doors
Shower doors
Shower doors
Shower doors
Shower doors

+6

Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Perfect Contractor Group Corp.
Perfect Contractor Group Corp.
5.0(
14
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Glen Oaks, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Betim did an excellent job, hired him to remove old and install new doors and moulding and baseboards around my entire house. It was a very pleasant experience from very start to finish. I would strongly recommend him!"
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

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.

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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