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emerald city construction

19 Wendell St
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emerald city construction

19 Wendell St
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Emerald City Construction was established by Yosef Oz in 1987 to rehabilitate houses in the historic Armory District in Providence's west end. We specialized in historical preservation of Victorian period houses. Emerald City Construction has gained recognition in the community for integrity, quality workmanship, and customer satisfaction.

Emerald City Construction was established by Yosef Oz in 1987 to rehabilitate houses in the historic Armory District in Providence's west end. We specialized in historical preservation of Victorian period houses. Emerald City Construction has gained recognition in the community for integrity, quality workmanship, and customer satisfaction.

David Russell Construction

110 Sunnybrook Drive
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David Russell Construction

110 Sunnybrook Drive
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31 years of experience

We specialize in commercial and residential remodeling, additions, and custom homes. We will work with you on every aspect of your project from design through completion. Our goal is to make the completion of your project a successful and positive experience. Serving the Rhode Island area since 1994, we have worked hard to provide our customers with unmatched attention to detail and emphasis on quality.

We specialize in commercial and residential remodeling, additions, and custom homes. We will work with you on every aspect of your project from design through completion. Our goal is to make the completion of your project a successful and positive experience. Serving the Rhode Island area since 1994, we have worked hard to provide our customers with unmatched attention to detail and emphasis on quality.

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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.

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.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

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