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Avatar for Lowcountry Classic Homes
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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"Tex Curtis was so helpful and patient throughout the entire building process. Whenever a difficult issue arise Tex and his team had great solutions that made the process less stressful. I am truly grateful for dedication that was shown during my home building process."
Smoak Road, Meggett
Smoak Rd Meggett
Smoak Road, Meggett
Smoak Road, Meggett
Smoak Road, Meggett

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Response time8 hrs
Response rate99%
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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

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.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

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.

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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