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Guayacan Home Improvement LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Plattsburgh, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

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Emergency services offered

"I just want to give a big shoutout to [Company or person’s name] for the amazing job they did! They were super easy to work with—punctual, professional, and paid great attention to detail. The results honestly blew me away.🤗 I highly recommend them to any homeowner looking for quality work and a smooth experience. I’ll definitely be calling them again for future projects!"
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David Desroches Construction
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Plattsburgh, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

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Emergency services offered

"David, did a good job completing what was asked. Reason for not five stars is clean up and took longer than expected which might not be fair waiting in siding."
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Sentri Homes
2.8(
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Plattsburgh, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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MAC Painting
New to Angi
Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Plattsburgh, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the customer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

Accurate measurements, sturdy materials, and seamless integration with other structures.

The average cost of DIY window framing is about $40 to $60 in materials. If you hire a window treatment professional, you’ll pay for materials plus labor costs—anywhere from $250 to $800 per window. The final cost is highly dependent on the window size, as larger windows are heavier and more difficult to install, as well as the type of window framing material.

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