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Eric Martin Remodeling
4.3(
75
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving La Follette, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

"Eric and his crew arrived when they said they would, began work immediately, including moving everything from the room, stripped away all damaged subflooring and cleaned up all the mess. The next day arrived promptly, laid new subflooring and cleaned up the mess. They returned to lay the vinyl tiles and had it looking beautiful in a matter of a few hours. I could not be more pleased with Eric's work ethic, professionalism, and efficiency. I would definitely hire them again! Eric even came back and provided and installed 2 doorway transition pieces at no additional charge! It was overall a great experience for me!"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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AAA Basement Waterproofing
4.8(
83
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving La Follette, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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Sales person (owner) was very knowledgeable and gave detailed steps as to what needed to be done to resolve problem. Work crew were professional and worked in a timely manner. They kept me informed as to how the job was progressing. They clearly answered any questions I had about their work processes. When they were done clean-up was so good you could not even tell they had been there.


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Full Interior Encap Sys
Full Interior Crawl Drainage Sys
Before Crawl Drainage System
Before Sub-Floor System
After Sub-Floor System

+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stefaniak Construction
4.7(
13
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving La Follette, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Out of all the quotes I received Stefaniak construction provided the best price as well as filling me with confidence that I had hired the right guys for the job. My house is 130 years old so to say there are quirks would be an understatement. When a problem was discovered I promptly received a call asking how I wanted to proceed and we discussed the options. I appreciated this as most contractors simply plow ahead to get the job done and get paid. So in short I would highly recommend Stefaniak construction if you want a job done right and affordably. I would and in fact have hired them again to do additional masonry work on my home."
Custom fireplace
Installed new door where window was built stairs and finishing up stain
We started to tear the chimney down
Custom fireplace
Outside after we stained everything

+55

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Green Home Installations
4.6(
68
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving La Follette, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Green Home was such a professional and seamless process for us . We have had many contractors before and I can’t rave enough about them . From start to finish the communication and work ethic was outstanding . The roof is finished and we could not be more please . I will forsure use them this summer for my deck. We couldn’t be more please Thanks GreenHome !!!"
Airplane Hanger Apartment
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+36

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Unfinished 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.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

Framing a basement takes three to five days, on average, when completed by a professional, though it may take longer for a larger space. Keep in mind this doesn’t include the time to complete the design, obtain permits, and install the drywall on the framing. On average, fully finishing a basement takes an average of 45 days.

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

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.

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