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Kuhn Custom Woodworking
5.0(
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Glenn Heights, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I highly recommend Kuhn Woodworking. He refinished 45 year old teal dining table back to looking new. Easy to get scheduled. His experience is apparent in this work. Good guy!"
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+40

Response time6 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Build Up Remodeling and Construction
5.0(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Glenn Heights, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"I had a fantastic experience with Space Air Duct Cleaning. The team was friendly and efficient, and they provided a detailed explanation of their work. The air quality in my home has improved significantly. Iâ m very pleased with their service!"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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T.X. Thunderbolt Fences
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore+2 more

Serving Glenn Heights, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"Carlos and his team did an amazing job building out my new fence and the new patio cover, as well as laying a concrete slab for the patio. Would highly recommend them. From his work, he's gotten two other jobs in the neighborhood."
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+87

Response time1 day
67 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Sonart Construction Corp.
4.8(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair+6 more

Serving Glenn Heights, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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Credit card accepted

"If you are looking for a solid construction company sonart is the way to go for sure! All I could say was wow aside from the fact that my mouth was completely open for a solid five minutes LOL! The house was built around the 50s and hasnâ t been updated since the original build. To see our bathrooms brought more to a modern the lights was honestly heartwarming I know my mother would have appreciated this!Thank you again guys for your hard work!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
E4 Exteriors
5.0(
31
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Glenn Heights, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Hello friend, \nWe are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business.\nWe do NOT do it all,\nWe do, DO most things to a home.\nMost important, we do it right. \nWe uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility, since 2007\nThank you for your time, Lord bless\nRay Reyes\n

Recommended by55%of homeowners
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E4 Exteriors
5.0(
32
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For Business+3 more

Serving Glenn Heights, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Manuel worked tirelessly to see that the Gate door was assembled appropriately and durable. He had to make additional adjustments on the frame to assure the frame would remain in place. I appreciated his help. He did above and beyond the expectations."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

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.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

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