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Sentri Homes
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Serving Langston, OK and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"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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Kevin Zetterberg Construction, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Langston, OK and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

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Small jobs welcome

We provide quality residential and commercial general contracting, framing, and concrete services to the greater Stillwater, OK area. We are committed to helping you with new construction, renovation, refurbishing, or major remodeling projects. We have extensive experience building new homes, updating kitchens and bathrooms, making homes accessible for those with physical limitations, as well as, completing historical renovations and finishing decorative concrete. We offer Home Maintenance Service for senior citizens or busy professionals who need help with their ongoing home maintenance needs. And, we offer a comprehensive project planning service to help you prepare for getting estimates, building material lists, selecting subcontracted services, picking out appliances, flooring, and lighting, and making custom interior design selections.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

To calculate the number of linear feet of baseboard you’ll need, measure the length of each wall of the room you’re installing them in as close to the floor as possible, rounding up to the next full linear foot. If it’s your first DIY molding job, having a few extra feet on hand for miscuts is a good idea.

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.

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