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Classic Exteriors, LLC
4.0(
319
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For BusinessGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving New Lexington, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had Classic Exteriors build a composite deck with custom rebar railing. Pete and BJ did a superior job, were very willing to make small adjustments to make us happy. I will call these guys again for the next project. Thanks guys!"
Soffits, Fascia, Gutters
Soffits, Fascia, Gutters
Soffits, Fascia, Gutters
Soffits, Fascia, Gutters
Soffits, Fascia, Gutters

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Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Martin Interiors
4.7(
15
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Carpentry Framing - InstallDeck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving New Lexington, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"The crew was respectful, and did an amazing job! Cleaned up after themselves every day. Completed the job in a timely manner and went above and beyond. Reasonable prices for the job as well! I would recommend them and I plan to call on them again for our kitchen remodel."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Hendrix Contracting and Mangement
5.0(
1
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Closet - BuildDeck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For Business+7 more

Serving New Lexington, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

Hendrix Contracting and Management is a well established business with over 5 years of unmatched expertise. Customer and priorities are always first. We are very timely with our work and never lose attention to detail.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
A & A Construction
New to Angi
Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving New Lexington, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer'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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Bryant Renovations
5.0(
1
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving New Lexington, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated Handyman company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a vacant and occupied home staging services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

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

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

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