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Cortez Family Construction
4.7(
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Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

"?????????? Highly recommend Cortez Family Construction! They are professional, dependable, and truly talented at what they do. The entire team was friendly and easy to work with, and they made the whole process smooth from beginning to end. Their attention to detail and quality of work really impressed us. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect and completed exactly the way we wanted. It?s clear they care about customer satisfaction and take pride in every project they work on. If you?re looking for a trustworthy construction company that delivers amazing results, Cortez Family Construction is the one to call!"
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
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Response time5 days
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Recommended by20%of homeowners
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Price Handyman Services
5.0(
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Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Price was a pleasure to deal with, came in on time and got the job done with none of of the horrible contractor nonsense we all fear. Would hire again in a hearbeat."
Herringbone Backsplash
Vinyl flooring & paint
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Vinyl flooring & paint
Herringbone Backsplash

+35

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mike's Painting & Pressure Washing
4.7(
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Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

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"I would highly recommend this business.  We had them come and restain the deck and at first just powerwash the house.  They scheduled the work right away.  After doing the pressure washing, there were some areas with paint chips under the soffit.  Mike offered to repaint those for free.  During this, they noticed areas of the soffit that were rotten, so we had them repair those areas of the wood.  They also fixed a few screens that were damaged during the pressure washing for free.  
Everything turned out great, and we are very happy we had this work done.  Mike and Crystal are very professional and easy to work with.  I will be having them do some more work on our house in the near future.
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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A Guy With a Tool
4.9(
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Serving Effingham, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

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"This vendor was prompt and ready to provide a quote. He was professional and got back to me promptly. In the end, I went with a national moving carrier because of the insured contents and the 125+years they have in the moving business. If my move was local I'd definitely be using these guys!"
At this moment I had already took the light fixture down and was repairing the hole
Finishing the last piece of a last minute move
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Padding and organizing a moving truck

+12

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, most services include necessary frame modifications for proper door fitting. Confirm with your provider.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

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.

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