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Lara Fence & Stain
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Mountain City, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

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Credit card accepted

"Got the job scheduled quickly and for a great price. Communicates well and did solid work. Replaced 4 pillars on my front porch that partially supports our roof."
Other side of home (right side)
Backyard
Backyard before stain
Entrance to backyard (Left side of home)
Deck 20 x 30

+29

Response time10 hrs
Response rate91%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Reach Remodeling
5.0(
27
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Mountain City, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

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Warranties offered

"Russell was very responsiive and listened to what we wanted. He explained what he would do and his proposal reflected our discussions about repairing our wood deck. He completed the project promptly and thoroughly."
Siding
Interior Remodel
Siding
Interior Remodel
Interior Remodel

+24

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Total Glassworks, LLC
4.9(
44
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Window Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Mountain City, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Total Glassworks did a fantastic job fixing a glass shower door that had come out of its frame. I had three companies come out, and they were the most knowledgeable and also gave me the most options, from repair to replacement. The job was done quickly and they communicated really well. We'll do a remodel in the future, and they have our business when that happens."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Integrated Outdoor Designs, LLC
4.6(
45
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Mountain City, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From the moment of our first contact with Integrated Outdoor Designs to the completion of a complicated project, three months later, everything was handled seamlessly with great professionalism, efficiency, and excellence. They designed a product that more than met our needs, cleared all our documents with our POA, always announced when they were coming and came and worked efficiently and cleaned up afterward. We are now enjoying a great enhancement of our property. Our project included expanding our deck, building a stairway, building a garden house and building a fire pit circular area."
Arbors / Pergolas
Arbors / Pergolas
Arbors / Pergolas
Arbors / Pergolas
Arbors / Pergolas

+56

Response time8 hrs
Response rate97%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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.

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. 

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

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.

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