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Avatar for Elite XGen Home Improvements, LLC
Elite XGen Home Improvements, LLC
4.7(
91
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Mendon, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott did an outstanding job on the roof of the garage/and back half of the house. They installed and repaired gutters. Then they moved all the furniture, painted the whole first floor and removed some wallpaper. Replace some ceiling tiles. We are having them return to install a handrail and a towel bar. We would highly recommend them for any of your home repair needs."
Entry Porch
Entry Porch
Entry Porch
Back Entry
Back Entry

+4

Response time11 hrs
Response rate95%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Scalia Development
4.6(
89
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Mendon, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Bob was great! He removed a deck from my property and I plan on using him again to build a new one in the spring. He was very professional, always prompt, and very detailed in all aspects of the project. Will recommend him to others!"
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen

+169

Response time9 hrs
Response rate91%
91 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Renslar Home and Woodcraft
Renslar Home and Woodcraft
5.0(
5
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Mendon, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Renslar Home and Woodcraft. The owner, James is fantastic! He has done many projects for me small and large. I have personally referred him to family members who have also used his services. James is so professional, courteous and detail oriented! His prices are fair and competitive. I am always very happy and satisfied with his work. I cannot recommend James enough!"
Deck Erie Canal
Drywall Project
Deck Erie Canal
Drywall Project
Deck Erie Canal

+9

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Sanhil Construction
4.8(
45
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Mendon, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"While it took too long in waiting for the work to be started I was satisfied as to the quality of work once finished. I appreciated being informed as to just what was being done each day and clean-up was great!"
 Custom wood fence (Stick built)
 Custom wood
 Custom Wood
 Vinyl Fence
  Vinyl Fence

+8

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

Bow windows need support because they are large and extend out from the exterior wall of the home. Bow windows may extend 1 foot to several feet from the outside of the home, so you’ll need to provide additional support to handle this weight. A window contractor will be able to provide the proper amount of support for your new bow window.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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