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Residential General Construction specializes in providing reliable and high-quality services for whole home renovations, garages, decks, siding, windows, doors, decks, and docks. We strive to make your home improvement dreams come true by delivering exceptional craftsmanship at an affordable price. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to meeting your needs and exceeding your expectations. Contact us today to discuss your project and get an estimate. We look forward to working with you!

"Great job building barn and all remodeling work"

Mark E on May 2023

Residential General Construction specializes in providing reliable and high-quality services for whole home renovations, garages, decks, siding, windows, doors, decks, and docks. We strive to make your home improvement dreams come true by delivering exceptional craftsmanship at an affordable price. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to meeting your needs and exceeding your expectations. Contact us today to discuss your project and get an estimate. We look forward to working with you!

"Great job building barn and all remodeling work"

Mark E on May 2023

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

Costs depend on carport size, wood type, complexity of design, and labor for custom features. They typically start at $3,000 and extend beyond concrete thresholds.

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