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Randy's Construction LLC
5.0(
37
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Jamaica, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed some trim work on the exterior of my home. Randy was a pleasure to work with. He was professional, friendly, on time and the quality of his work was excellent. You won't be disappointed."
Chimney built
Roof coating
ROOF COATING
ROOF COATING
STEPS

+49

Response time2 hrs
Response rate98%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SwiftBuild Construction LLC
5.0(
27
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Jamaica, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"SwiftBuild Construction replaced my roof and gutters as well as repaired some exterior woodwork. The experience was professional, no new upcharges came up that were not discussed at the time of the contract, if some issues were found they completed the work without any adjustments to the price. The site was cleaned up completely, their supervisors were on site all the time to answer any questions. Prices were competitive and the work schedule was followed closely. Completely satisfied."
Asphalt Shingles repair
Asphalt Shingles repair
Silicone Coating
Silicone Coating
Asphalt shingles Repair

+17

Response time2 hrs
Response rate99%
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You Break We Fix
4.3(
55
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Jamaica, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We Fix (Alex and assistant) were extrememly plesant to deal with. They scheduled the job quickley and showed up on time. They also were quick and efficent in building my bedframe with back and sides in under two hours. In addition they cleaned up the packaging and disposed of the old bed frame. I hoghly recommend them."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

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.

There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.

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