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Avatar for Nate Alford Construction
Nate Alford Construction
4.9(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Nate was not only available to do the work on short notice - it was a bit of an urgent situation - but his work was fantastic and the cost very, very reasonable. When I called him for some follow-up work on the same project, he returned to get it done at no extra charge. I could not be more satisfied."
porch
full bathroom remodel
updated kitchen
barn loft stairs
custom patio

+12

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Nexus Variety Services LLC
5.0(
7
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ryland was exceptional! Looking at my new deck, automatically brings a big smile to my face! I am so pleased with the work and the fact he got it done before my visitors arrived. I won’t know the full impact until the weather gets cold, but the ramp is heated, so if all goes as planned, I won’t sustain another broken bone! I highly recommend Ryland to anyone needing good quality wirk."
Profrock Deck
Profrock Deck
Profrock Deck
Profrock Deck
Profrock Deck

+9

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Honest Painting Co., LLC
5.0(
3
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Along with the paining they also did carpentry work on cabinets and doors. The quality of the work is of the highest quality. This crew has an eye for details in everything they do painting, staining, carpentry work. At the end of the day they clean up after themselves and leave the place looking great"
Exterior repaint
Exterior repaint
Exterior repaint
Exterior repaint
Exterior repaint

+22

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

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.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

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.

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