How do you calculate framing costs?

• <div><p>The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. </p><p>To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.</p></div>

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Q: Do I need special lumber for framing a house?

• <div><p>Learning <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-frame-house.htm">how to frame a house</a> includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what&rsquo;s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don&rsquo;t have to worry about finding the right lumber.</p></div>

Q: Can you replace the frame around a window?

• <div><p>Yes, you can replace the frame around a window by completing either a partial replacement or a full replacement. With a partial replacement, your window specialist will remove the trim around the window and replace or repair just the damaged portion. For a full replacement, your tech will need to remove the window, replace the frame, and then reinstall the window.</p></div>

Q: How many board feet are in a 2x4?

• <div><p>There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You&rsquo;d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. </p></div>

Q: What is the best angle for bracing?

• <div><p>A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate&rsquo;s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate&rsquo;s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2021
Project was completed to our expectations and the people at Innovo were very professional and quality oriented. Kurt’s designs exceeded our expectations for a new bathroom. The project managers, Joe and Marci, were always responsive to our requests and wonderful to work with.
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Reviewed in October 2020
Innovo helped us to fall in love with our home again!!! All new kitchen, master bathroom, guest bathroom, added a half bathroom, all new flooring, custom wainscoting and more! They were professional, responsive and helped guide us through from start to finish. Even more, they remained in touch...
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Reviewed in October 2020
Great job. Always there on time, had a few callbacks Great job, several different trades worked here, always careful . We lived here during the project with minimum disruption. Very few issues
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Reviewed in October 2020
The job started right when COVID-19 hit but progressed very smoothly, pretty as planned. These guys are very professional and all were so nice and attentive to our needs. They made absolutely certain we were happy with every little thing. We shopped around and they weren’t the lowest bidder but...
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Reviewed in August 2015
Our home is an aging one and needed quite a bit. We wanted all the repairs done, but also wanted to remodel the kitchen. All the repairs were done professionally. Kurt is very responsive to our concerns and needs. The work done was very professional and looked great. Communication was good...
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Reviewed in August 2018
Kurt always does a fantastic job of estimating both the time and cost of the project. Every project we have done he has a great idea on design, space planning or value engineering. This plus a fast turnaround of the estimate and a clear sense of urgency to bring the project to a close is why we...
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Reviewed in December 2020
My fireplace looks wonderful and had made a huge difference in my home. Patrick was very professional and knowledgeable in renovations. He was a very good communicator and made sure to give me progress updates.
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Reviewed in April 2009
They are very professional and knowledgable, honest and prices are quite reasonable. The owner Red Hazlett is particularly nice and helpful. He was great about providing alternative ideas and suggestions.
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Reviewed in April 2014
They did a very good job. The crew was on time and very efficient. Each member of the team knew exactly what to do, and in a specific order. It was a joy to see such organization in motion. I would use Southern Painting again, and would recommend them to my friends.
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Reviewed in March 2017
Excellent. I was out of town for most of the work so they kept in touch by text message. Employees were all very professional and punctual. Paint appears to be very high quality and the worksite was thoroughly cleaned when the job was complete
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