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A & W General Contractors
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Leicester, NY and surrounding areas

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A & W General Contractors is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Backyard patio cover
Backyard patio cover
Backyard patio cover
Backyard patio cover
Backyard patio cover

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CR Design and Remodel
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Leicester, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The toilet was completely blocked and unable to flush. He was able to get there within hours and repaired it. It has cement in the line de a previous contractor He also drove to Canandaigua and was able to repair the bath drain that a previous contractor had dumped paint down He’s there and he works until he figures it out"
Deck and Porch Rebuild
Deck and Porch Rebuild
Deck and Porch Rebuild
Deck and Porch Rebuild
Deck and Porch Rebuild

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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

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.

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

Yes, most services include necessary frame modifications for proper door fitting. Confirm with your provider.

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