Can you hammer a nail into a stud?

• <div><p>Yes, you can hammer a nail into a wall stud. But before you do, it’s important to confirm that you’re actually nailing into a stud—and not wiring, pipes, or ductwork. To check, find a few more studs in the wall, then measure to make sure they’re either 16 or 24 inches apart. </p></div>

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Q: Should subfloor be screwed or nailed?

• <div><p>Most of the time, you&rsquo;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. </p></div>

Q: What should I do if I missed the stud?

• <div><p>There are a few options if you miss a stud. You can simply patch the hole with spackle, sand it down, repaint it, and then find the stud&mdash;essentially starting over. If you don&rsquo;t want to do that, you can insert one of the more robust drywall anchor options and hang your item on that, but that will only work if the drywall is in excellent condition and the anchor is rated for the weight of the item you&rsquo;re hanging on it. You may be able to cover the hole with the object itself once it&rsquo;s mounted, but it&rsquo;s still recommended to at least fill the hole to protect insulation and prevent vermin from entering. </p></div>

Q: What size nails are used for framing a house?

• <div><p>When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.</p></div>

Q: What parts of a house need framing?

• <div><p>The primary <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/parts-of-a-house.htm">parts of a house</a> that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.</p></div>

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Agree with several of the customers here! Sales process was great and it’s true what you read.. IT STOPS there. I wrote a lengthy review after the sale and was excited to write more positive ones to follow. Well.... that’s not gonna happen!! We have been customers for 20+yrs. trust me when I...
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Reviewed in November 2018
Great job! It was a pleasure working with Earl, Francisco, and Marco. They’re obviously experts, came in early and worked late for 15 straight days. Francisco and Marco began by painting the stained wood kitchen cabinets. The cabinets are now perfect. The paint looks almost baked onto the wood....
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Reviewed in December 2013
I had received Charles' information from the fence supply company I was working with, Ramm Stalls & Horse Fencing of Ohio. Charles arrived on the property to do an in-person estimate on October 3rd, 2013. We came to an agreement, and Charles required a deposit of $1,000 to book the job. ...
Charles Collins Installations
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Reviewed in March 2011
The work went perfectly, they arrived on time with materials and equipment, started at the top floor of the house and worked toward the garage, taking home the door that needed carpentry work. They were efficient and completed the job is less days than estimated, therefore saving us money.
Trim Masters
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Reviewed in October 2010
Bob Birch & his wife are quite the team! Not only did they do the sheetrocking, finishing, and painting, but they also had to create a bulkhead down the hall due to plumbing and relocate some ceiling fixtures. They did those at no charge. The quality of their work is nothing short of...
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Reviewed in May 2010
Discrepancy between what was promised as far as indoor "finishing" versus what was completed. Indoor front windows installed but left unfinished with "shims" still showing into the living room. Not properly communicated between appraisal and installation personnel that we requested a finished...
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At Elliott's Custom Builder, LLC we can help you with just about any project from a large custom home to a kitchen/bath remodel to an addition or garage. We build it all. We are a small family-owned and operated business with over 40 years experience in residential home building. We call our selves "builders" because we have the hands on knowledge to build your project from start to finish. Our subcontractors and employees are confident in our experience and know they are expected to perform to high standards. Our attention to detail is what makes us standout from the competition and because we limit the number of projects we work on to no more than two at a time so we can do just that.

"Tom and his crew remodeled our bathroom, added a sunroom, built a garage for our tractor and finished on open garage into a closed garage. Each day they cleaned the worksite before they left. They did an excellent job with each of these projects and we would not hesitate to use them again."

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"Tom and his crew remodeled our bathroom, added a sunroom, built a garage for our tractor and finished on open garage into a closed garage. Each day they cleaned the worksite before they left. They did an excellent job with each of these projects and we would not hesitate to use them again."

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