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Avatar for Rick's Custom Fencing and Decking - Eugene
Rick's Custom Fencing and Decking - Eugene
4.9(
28
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Cottage Grove, OR and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Split-rail fence in the front of house. Awesome employees, from the design engineer to the laborers. Material is all top notch. Finished job is more than we could imagine. It’s BEAUTIFUL and makes us smile every time we drive up or are looking out our windows. It added so much personality to our place. Thank you Rick’s Fencing and Decking. Many locations, we are located in the Silverton/Salem area."
Showroom
Deck
Deck
Outdoor Living
Posts and Panels

+99

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by7%of homeowners
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Ironwood Builders Contruction
4.6(
42
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Cottage Grove, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Hello I'm Steve with Ironwood Builders Construction we are your full service contractor serving all your Construction needs. Based out of Eugene Or and service all surrounding areas. With over 30 years in the industry in both residential/commercial and property maintenance. We also provide insurance repair work for water/fire and storm damage repair work.

Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Zen Vibrations Renovations LLC
5.0(
15
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Cottage Grove, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I can't say enough about this company! I hire them for any projects that I have because they are always on top of it! From painting, to dry wall, to fixtures, to decks, to any project for a house, they are 100% completed with the utmost care. Thank you so much for being such a fantastic and reliable company."
Response time1 hour
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Shawn Miner Fine Finishes LLC
Shawn Miner Fine Finishes LLC
5.0(
8
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+3 more

Serving Cottage Grove, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Shawn contacted me quickly. Appointment set for late afternoon same day. He advised then arrived early. He assessed project and gave quote. Pleasant demeanor and professional. Within the hour, he and employee had finished project to my specifications! Hauled away old materials. I definitely recommend Shawn Miner Fine Finishes LLC for future projects."
Pine Cieling
Pine Cieling
Pine Cieling
Pine Cieling
Pine Cieling

+7

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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VANGUARD CONSTRUCTION LLC
5.0(
3
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Cottage Grove, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

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

+2

Response time10 hrs
Response rate93%
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Oregon Coast Blinds
4.9(
7
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Exterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Cottage Grove, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Benjamin is truly a masterful design artist with window treatments. He is always up to date on the new and timeless styles. He is very thorough, professional and meticulous. I would absolutely recommend Benjamin and his crew for all your window treatment needs."
Honeycomb Shades
Honeycomb Shades
Reverse Roll Cordless Roller Shades in Blackout
Reverse Roll Cordless Roller Shades in Blackout
Reverse Roll Cordless Roller Shades in Blackout

+11

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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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.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

Converting a carport into a garage can vary in difficulty depending on its configuration, the condition of the foundation or slab, and its location relative to the house. The process has a lot in common with a home addition, but you can often skip non-essential finishes like fine flooring, trim work, or even drywall and HVAC. The conversion requires experience with drywall, insulation, and other building materials to ensure it’s done safely and correctly. While it might be possible for a DIYer with the proper tools and skills to do the work, it is a complicated and potentially dangerous job. If you’re new to basic construction, it's best to leave this project to the professionals.

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.

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. 

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