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Avatar for Steadfast Carpentry LLC
Steadfast Carpentry LLC
5.0(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Valley Cottage, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Simply stated, the best possible carpentry service you can hire. In building a large deck off of the back of my house (project with a countless variables), Pat at Steadfast Carpentry worked to complete a design to my exact wants that will continue to impress everyone who sees it for decades. Pat demonstrated a deep knowledge and care for well-built and beautiful woodworking, and was able to exceed any expectations of build quality, cost, and aesthetics, whilst working safely and within the constraints of our town codes. I cannot overstate how friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and diligent he has been throughout the entire process. I am overjoyed with the final product, and can personally assure anyone looking for a carpenter that you have found the gold standard with Steadfast Carpentry. It is a true rarity to find the affordability, knowledge, and quality at this level."
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The custom balusters before top plates were installed on the railing.

+54

Response time6 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Two Crowns Painter
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Valley Cottage, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Carlos and team quickly and efficiently insulated and sheetrocked my garage ceiling. They showed up early and worked all day. Ceiling finish is very smooth and ready for primer and paint. Couldn’t have asked for a better outcome. I highly recommend them."
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+33

Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
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Avatar for Stagecraft.tech LLC
Stagecraft.tech LLC
5.0(
8
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Valley Cottage, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired for electrical, masonry, gutters, waterproofing, grouting, painting, spackling, Roofing, plumbing. Every single job was done to 100% perfection. They are meticulous and very clean. They leave and clean up perfectly. That best attribute is the knowledge and thought into planning and completing a project. They carefully assess and even provide before and after photos. They also know when a project is outside the scope of their expertise, they will refer you to a more specialized firm."
Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Sam The Man Home Solutions, LLC
Sam The Man Home Solutions, LLC
4.7(
42
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Valley Cottage, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Hiring Sam the Man Solutions was the best home repair decision that I ever made. Sam was extremely professional. All of his work was done with the utmost care. He was in my home for over a week and I never felt that there was a stranger working in my home. He was friendly, hard-working, thoughtful and extremely neat. I was so impressed with his work that I plan to hire him back in the near future. If you need work done in your home, don't think twice, hire Sam!!!!"
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Drywall Repair
Drywall Repair
Drywall Repair

+130

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for AUSTIN RENOVATIONS CORP.
AUSTIN RENOVATIONS CORP.
4.4(
79
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Valley Cottage, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"​If you need work done on your deck, Austin is your guy. He just finished up mine and it came out perfect. Solid construction, great attention to detail, and he kept everything clean while working. Super easy to deal with, too. Will definitely reach out to him again for future projects."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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.

Yes, professional installations include reinforced corner posts to ensure durability.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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