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Moreno Legacy Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Blue River, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Emergency services offered

"Moreno Legacy Construction did an EXCELLENT job on removing shelving, repairing the walls and painting our laundry room. They were fast, efficient, and very fairly priced - willing to work with my budget. I would highly recommend them for your future projects. You won't be disappointed!!!"
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VANGUARD CONSTRUCTION LLC
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Serving Blue River, OR and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Credit card accepted

"Here?s a condensed version under 999 characters while keeping it natural and personal: --- Vanguard Construction did an amazing job transforming my garage into a high-tech office and workshop. It started as an old, uninsulated space with outdated paneling, but they completely gutted, insulated, and upgraded everything. They brought in an electrician to install a dedicated subpanel, 12 lights, 18 outlets, and a 240V outlet, ensuring I had power where I needed it. They also installed security cameras, motion lights, and outdoor outlets. They framed and soundproofed a wall to separate my laundry area, added French double doors, and finished with carpet tile. Their transparency was outstanding?they broke down every cost, kept me informed, and even refunded me $800 from the material budget. They put time and care into every detail, and I?ll be hiring them again soon. If you want quality work from an honest, detail-oriented team, hire this company."
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

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Response time8 hrs
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Sentri Homes
2.3(
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Serving Blue River, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"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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Berper Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Blue River, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Geraldo and his crew were extremely efficient fast and did great work. We truly appreciated them coming up from Eugene to assist us here in Salem. They were great to work with and would definitely hire them again, No questions asked"
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HAYS HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC
5.0(
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Serving Blue River, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great job on power washing a building that looked like it needed a new paint job. Shalamar Hays worked on this building for many hours with her pressure washer paying attention to details. The building looks like it was repainted and brand new. Great work, very professional great people. I recommend them highly."
Fresh paint
Exterior paint
Finished installing vinyl siding
Finished replacing T111
Finished solar install

+145

Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kinzinger Construction
5.0(
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Serving Blue River, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are excellent. Follow-up, communication, problem solving, kindness, and skill. So pleasant to work with and the finished project is a beautiful flagstone walkway and access to a raised bed. Highly recommend."
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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.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

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