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C & G Custom Carpentry

147 Cassidy Road
4.97(
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C & G Custom Carpentry

147 Cassidy Road
4.97(
16
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

C & G Custom Carpentry, is your premiere choice in upstate New York for home repairs and improvements. We have over 25 years combined experience and take pride in providing exceptional service and quality workmanship. Call today to schedule your appointment, we look forward to working with you.518-536-6058

"Wow, wow, wow. Excellent customer service. Chris & Cody were so polite and honest. Gave us a good quote to remove and put new shingles on our camp and garage. They were there when they said they would be, all the workers were nice and did a great job. The roof looks fantastic, neighbors are already commenting on it. Thank you so much. Would definitely hire them again and refer them to family, friends, & neighbors."

Karen B on October 2022

C & G Custom Carpentry, is your premiere choice in upstate New York for home repairs and improvements. We have over 25 years combined experience and take pride in providing exceptional service and quality workmanship. Call today to schedule your appointment, we look forward to working with you.518-536-6058

"Wow, wow, wow. Excellent customer service. Chris & Cody were so polite and honest. Gave us a good quote to remove and put new shingles on our camp and garage. They were there when they said they would be, all the workers were nice and did a great job. The roof looks fantastic, neighbors are already commenting on it. Thank you so much. Would definitely hire them again and refer them to family, friends, & neighbors."

Karen B on October 2022

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Trillium Building Cpmpany LLC

1128 Fletcher Farm Road
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Trillium Building Cpmpany LLC

1128 Fletcher Farm Road
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Home renovations and repairs in the tri-lakes region. Tackling projects of all sizes, from minor drywall repairs to full bathroom renovations, deck construction, and everything in between!

Home renovations and repairs in the tri-lakes region. Tackling projects of all sizes, from minor drywall repairs to full bathroom renovations, deck construction, and everything in between!

Dean Ridenour

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Dean Ridenour

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Drywall repair and installation- all aspects, complete masking services for a dust free job. Also provide a wide array of construction services suited for any stage of the homebuilding process. 10 years of personal experience in the field. Come from a line of carpenters totaling over 100 years of experience/knowledge/understanding to fall back on for difficult jobs.

Drywall repair and installation- all aspects, complete masking services for a dust free job. Also provide a wide array of construction services suited for any stage of the homebuilding process. 10 years of personal experience in the field. Come from a line of carpenters totaling over 100 years of experience/knowledge/understanding to fall back on for difficult jobs.

Legault-Construction

8 S Platt St
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Legault-Construction

8 S Platt St
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Legault Construction has provided timely, quality residential construction and commercial construction solutions in Lake Placid, Plattsburgh & Malone, NY since 2003. For more than a decade, we've helped take multiple projects from nothing more than a piece of land to a fully-developed building, whether it was a home, a retail space, or an office building. Our skilled contractors specialize in site development, excavation, and utility work, as well as multi-family construction projects and full-service design-build solutions. No matter your project or timeline, Legault Construction will overcome any challenge on any project, no matter the timetable.

Legault Construction has provided timely, quality residential construction and commercial construction solutions in Lake Placid, Plattsburgh & Malone, NY since 2003. For more than a decade, we've helped take multiple projects from nothing more than a piece of land to a fully-developed building, whether it was a home, a retail space, or an office building. Our skilled contractors specialize in site development, excavation, and utility work, as well as multi-family construction projects and full-service design-build solutions. No matter your project or timeline, Legault Construction will overcome any challenge on any project, no matter the timetable.

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White-j contracting and services

11089 Maple Ridge Rd.
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White-j contracting and services

11089 Maple Ridge Rd.
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10 years of experience

We replace and install windows and doors,kitchens and baths,flooring and tile,custom trim,repair and install drywall.interior painting.

We replace and install windows and doors,kitchens and baths,flooring and tile,custom trim,repair and install drywall.interior painting.

Tweedie Construction

90 Crystal Creek Road
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Tweedie Construction

90 Crystal Creek Road
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42 years of experience

We have grown this business from the ground up for over 30 years. We have grown in to a dominate company with teams to get the job done right the first time. We are experienced in all phases of construction such as residential, commercial, and municipal.

We have grown this business from the ground up for over 30 years. We have grown in to a dominate company with teams to get the job done right the first time. We are experienced in all phases of construction such as residential, commercial, and municipal.

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

New builds, remodels, and additions often necessitate professional framing expertise.

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.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

Yes, using certified lumber and engineered wood products for reduced environmental impact.

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