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Guys Unlimited 4 Rent
4.9(
206
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Closet - Build

Serving Live Oak, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jose and his team did an amazing job! He is very helpful and ensures that you are taken care of! Jose and his team helped build my garage and now he is starting another project with us. I absolutely recommend Jose!"
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+91

Response time9 hrs
Response rate99%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Barnett Fencing and Deck Restorations LLC
4.8(
63
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Live Oak, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent Communication by Mr. Barnett, the Owner. He does Exactly what he says he's going to do and does it in a timely manner! The Workers start Early and stay Late. My fence was built the correct way with New 4x4's in holes at least 2 ft deep and cemented in as well as using 3 runners to help fence not to warp. I was very Happy with all aspects of the project. Anthony Lozano"
Double Gate
New fence and Double Gate
New fence and Double Gate
New Fence
Chainlink Fence with barbed wire

+8

Response time12 hrs
Response rate95%
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cap Construction and Handyman Services
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Live Oak, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Chris did amazing work for us in the last 2 years. Starting with carpet removal, drywall work, electrical work, hanging of TVs and the building of a custom mailbox. Excellent customer service, communication, and custom work."
Kitchen nook remodel
Kitchen nook remodel
Storage Tote organizers
Storage Tote organizers
Storage Tote organizers

+11

Response time2 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

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