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Lowcountry Classic Homes
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

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Warranties offered

"Lowcountry classic homes assisted me in replacing my vinyl siding and repairing the chimney chase - I am so happy with my install and will certainly hire this contractor again to assist with any other home improvement I may need in the future. ☆☆☆☆☆ they are based in Summerville and true Professionals !"
Smoak Road, Meggett
Smoak Rd Meggett
Smoak Road, Meggett
Smoak Road, Meggett
Smoak Road, Meggett

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Response time8 hrs
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Sentri Homes
2.9(
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

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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New to Angi
Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For BusinessWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

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My names Cayden Shadoan, I’m 23 years old. I have a beautiful wife and daughter. I have a full time job as a pipe welder in Sumter South Carolina. I’m on here just looking to pick up a couple extra jobs here and there in hopes of starting my own business one day to be able to stay home with my family more. I can do pretty much anything that needs done in or around your house. Specializing in building fences or repairing fences, any kind of piping jobs, or any welding. Thank you for considering me to help you get what you need done. Hope to see you soon.

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Low Country Fix-it
New to Angi
Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For BusinessWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

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Hello there! My name is Michael and it is a pleasure to connect with you today! Since the age of 15 I have been been involved with all aspects of Building and property maintenance. I really mean all, from building houses with my Father at 15 from the ground up to owning my own real estate, I have done it all. Let's talk soon and figure out a solution for you!

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Accurate measurements, sturdy materials, and seamless integration with other structures.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

The cost to frame a 2,000-square-foot house can fall anywhere between $14,000 and $32,000. This price can increase or decrease depending on what type of framing you choose, the quality of the materials, the project's complexity, and whether you decide to hire a professional to do the job.

To calculate the number of linear feet of baseboard you’ll need, measure the length of each wall of the room you’re installing them in as close to the floor as possible, rounding up to the next full linear foot. If it’s your first DIY molding job, having a few extra feet on hand for miscuts is a good idea.

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