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Veterans Tile
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Harriman, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sergio and his amazing team built the deck my husband and I envisioned for our backyard. The work was timely, neat and met all of our expectations. We have already recommended them to friends and family. Quality contractors with great work ethics."
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel

+8

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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BRT General Construction
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Harriman, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Angel and his crew did a fantastic job rebuilding my two tier deck they were perfectionists and the hardest workers I've ever seen. I'd recommend them for any construction job."
Ceiling repair
Ceiling repair
Powerwashing stairs
Powerwashing cement patio
Dirt and grime lifted

+220

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Prime Construction
4.6(
33
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Harriman, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"What an amazing job Mike and his crews did for us. He install a gorgeous 10X20 new deck with stair. We were amazed about how professional and knowledgeable Mike is. I would recommend Prime Construction in a blink of an eye to anyone looking to re-do or install a new deck. Thank you Mike."
Rock hill
Rock hill
Deck job
Decks & Porches Project
Remodeling general construction

+139

Response time2 days
Response rate93%
Recommended by48%of homeowners
Prosperity Rails, Inc.
4.4(
86
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Harriman, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Doug knew exactly what I wanted for the project. He had completed it as promised and the craftsman, Mark, was a professional and worked efficiently. If I had a similar project, Doug would be the first I would call."
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+20

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

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. 

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.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

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