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Kevin Babcock General Contracting
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving New Windsor, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

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Offers commercial services

"I found Kevin Babcock through the app home advisor. Kevin is professional , and can be fully trusted on his work and the projected time frame of the project . He and his team and flexible and will work with their client to achieve the desired results . Kevin did build my 880 square foot deck in 2 weeks and he has done a great job to realize my expectations . I can only recommend to hire him for your home improvements"
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Use Affordable Contractors, LLC
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving New Windsor, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

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At Use Affordable Contractors, we specialize in high-quality, affordable home renovations and construction services. Whether you're upgrading your kitchen, remodeling a bathroom, building a new deck, or replacing your roof, our skilled team delivers reliable craftsmanship with attention to detail and customer satisfaction. Licensed and insured!

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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.

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

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.

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.

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