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Q: Should subfloor be screwed or nailed?

• <div><p>Most of the time, you&rsquo;ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility. </p></div>

Q: What do I do if I don't have a stud finder?

• <div><p>There are a few easy ways to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-find-stud-in-wall.htm">locate a wall stud without a stud finder</a>. 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. </p></div>

Q: How far apart should studs be when framing?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Does steel framing increase home value?

• <div><p>Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn&rsquo;t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl&mdash;which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to frame a house?

• <div><p>The cost to frame a 2,000-square-foot house can fall anywhere between $14,000 and $32,000. This price can increase or decrease depending on what type of framing you choose, the quality of the materials, the project's complexity, and whether you decide to hire a professional to do the job.</p></div>

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Last update on January 31, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
The gentleman performed all the tasks that I requested. He was polite and eager to help. I would hire him again if needed. An excellent representative for Home Adviser!
JL Home Services
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Reviewed in August 2024
The job was done in a timely fashion. Very professional and friendly service. I was extremely pleased with the work when completed and the price was very affordable. I will be recommending to others and I will hire again to complete more work on my home.
N&Z General Contracting/Detailing
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Reviewed in March 2024
The various tasks went very well. The job was completed it a very fast time frame with short notice helping keep the closing date for selling my home.
Tims Handyman Services
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Reviewed in July 2023
Elite Painting is the way to go. All interactions with employees have been wonderful. In November of 2022 I hired Elite Painting to paint the inside of my home (about 4300 square feet) so I spent a lot of time around them. James completed a majority of the work and he did a great job! He also...
Elite Painting
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Reviewed in March 2023
Very professional and quick service. Would highly recommend Fletchers contracting to anyone that needs home improvement done. Fletcher answered every question I had along the way, it was an all around great experience. Will definitely be contacting them in the future.
Fletcher's Contracting
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Reviewed in February 2023
Selene at Advanced Property Services did a wonderful job painting the inside of my new home. Selene was meticulous, professional, punctual, and affordable. Selene painted the whole inside of my house (literally)- bathroom, living room, all 3 of my bedrooms, kitchen, and dining room. I would...
Advanced Property Services
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Reviewed in December 2022
Had an amazing experience with removal of an old deck and building a new one. They were punctual, professional, and worked with our budget! We were so impressed with the previous work that weâ re having them do an interior project next month. Highly recommend!!
Rameau Remodeling, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2022
Did a very nice paint job in a couple of rooms in my house. No splatter or brush strokes very smooth finish if you need anything painted definitely got them a call
Alpha Home Services
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Reviewed in July 2019
I contacted JGP Carpentry and received a very quick and fair estimate , followed by first class service. John Patton took care of everything in a day, with the exception of a window that needed to be ordered, but overall I appreciated the value, customer service, and the prompt execution of...
JGP Carpentry and Construction
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Reviewed in March 2015
This experience was costly and a nightmare. At first, the individual we dealt with most of the time, named Julie, was very friendly and prompt to schedule the job. We were renting the place and could not move in until the mold was fixed and the place was cleaned, due to my allegies to cat...
Rainbow International of Sullivan & Middletown
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NorthCountry Masonry and Contracting

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Grace Jane Contracting

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In business since 2023

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"Very professional and I am very happy with all their work I will continue to hire for all my home and would recommend who ever is looking for a very honest hard working contractor"

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Icon Construction Pros

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Serving Wilna, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

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"It went great! They are always punctual and stay within your budget. Their workmanship is exceptional and they are very pleasant to work with. I would highly recommend them."

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"Great work and we are very pleased. R & T was very meticulous and paid attention to detail. Awesome to deal with and addressed all my concerns. R & T Beat other contractors prices and used the best materials for the job."

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GOKEYs Painting & Const

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Serving Wilna, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

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"Gokey did a great job completing my roof/painting job. He was professional throughout and the finished product looked excellent. I will definitely be hiring Gokey again for future projects and recommending him to friends. Overall great job for a good price!"

second story done with painting and before pictures of first level of house

finished roof and painting exterior of house

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Serving Wilna, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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Jill Seidner Interior Design

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Serving Wilna, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"I loved her service! I enjoyed the design. She was very pleasant, kind, talented, and professional! This was a long distance consultation service, which made this experience even more incredible!"

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N&Z General Contracting/Detailing

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Serving Wilna, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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"While replacing my roof he Payed attention to every detail. The work was finished on time. And the clean up was perfect like he was never even there. And pricing was very reasonable. As well as the detailing of my truck. After it was done, the truck was like I just picked it up from a dealership brand new. I would definitely refer him to anyone."

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Gotham Pearl Contracting

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Serving Wilna, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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"Quentin was great. He is a professional. On time hard worker.The quote was less than I expected.I had him back to do some other maintenance items outside of the landscaping cleanup and he did a great job on that as well I will definitely hire him again"

The ceiling was unpainted. The old paint had to be scraped away, and repainted.

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High Tech Construction Co

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Serving Wilna, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

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"So far everything went well. We have to wait for a big big rain to see if the leaks were repaired."

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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.

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.

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

The cost to frame a 2,000-square-foot house can fall anywhere between $14,000 and $32,000. This price can increase or decrease depending on what type of framing you choose, the quality of the materials, the project's complexity, and whether you decide to hire a professional to do the job.

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