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Custom Designed Exteriors, LLC
5.0(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Happy Valley, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was wonderful to work with tony. He had great ideas. He also helped me make the entire deck better, sturdier, safer and more aesthetically pleasing. Very easy to talk to and on top of his projects. The only reason for a 4.0 for value was not even tony s Fault. rather it s the fact that I wasn t extremely ready for that much of a higher premium for trex decking. I didn t feel forced to make this decision. I was presented with good options. I hope to not ever need to repair my deck but should I ever have a deck to build in the future in another home, I know who to call!"
Double Deck w/ Black Aluminum Picket-Railing
Double Deck w/ Black Aluminum Picket-Railing
Double Deck w/ Black Aluminum Picket-Railing
Double Deck w/ Black Aluminum Picket-Railing
Double Deck w/ Black Aluminum Picket-Railing

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Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Patron General Construction, LLC
4.6(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Happy Valley, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Terrific value

"Patron General Construction removed and replaced our front entry staircase in one day! Amazing. Aleksei is a master carpenter. I was a carpenter for twenty years and haven t ever worked with a better craftsman. I will hire him for all future projects. His helper was also excellent. Highly recommended!!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dry Rot Solutions
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Happy Valley, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Foster was able to come out in a couple days to give me an estimate for repairs to fix a couple of areas on my roof. Heâ s very professional and really knowledgeable. The work was completed in a few hours and Iâ m pleased with everything that was fixed. I will definitely be using them for projects in the near future. I absolutely recommend this company!"
Wood Rot
Playground Build
Barn Repair Before
Barn Repair After
Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
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RAMOS CLEAN UP
4.5(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Happy Valley, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly recommended. I would hire them again. Douglas is very knowledgeable. He not only did as promised, but added on work without taking advantage. His crew is excellent as well. Not only did the work how and when promised, but also top-notch quality."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

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.

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.

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.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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