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Avatar for Proline Painting LLC
Proline Painting LLC
5.0(
70
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Porter, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience from start to finish. Prompt estimate of work. Crew was here bright and early every day, and worked diligently the entire day. Steve visited several times to check on progress. They caulked all seams in our board and batten siding and painted everything (siding, eaves, gutters) meticulously. They also painted the inside of my garage, helped me move the heavy stuff to the center and then move it back. The paint is absolutely perfect-razor edge corners, great coverage on all surfaces (far superior to what our builder did). I will definitely use Proline again for my interior painting. Look no further…you’ve found the painters you want!"
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Deck and Patio Company, LLC
4.6(
138
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Porter, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Overall, we are very pleased with our new deck from The Deck and Patio Company. The crew was very professional, polite, and friendly. Each day they spent the time to clean up the project site and were always willing to answer any questions we may have had. The quality of the wood, carpentry, and staining was excellent. The only drawback was the length of time (13 weeks) between contract execution and start of the work"
Tile Capped Patio with Cover & Kitchen
Patio Extension With Cover & Custom Out Door Kitchen
Complete Entertainment Area
Deck, Pergola, Patio, Outdoor Kitchen, and Other Features...
Tile Capped Patio with Cover & Kitchen

+100

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Heavenly Cabinets and More
4.9(
31
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Porter, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Hired Dennis to build and install some wooden barn doors for us and he did an amazing job. Could not be happier! Will definitely be using him for additional projects moving forward."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
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+97

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by33%of homeowners
Budget Remodeling
4.7(
36
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+5 more

Serving Porter, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"I high recommend Mat and his crew. The remodeled my whole house, TWICE, because of flooding twice in 5 months. He went far and above what was expected in every way. He was very particular about his work and did a perfect job at everything. He's an honest, hardworking man and if I could give him a 10 STAR, I would."
before
before complete living room remodel
floor tear out
stomp and drag ceiling not painted
replaced window

+69

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arenas Wood Works
5.0(
16
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallFurniture - Build CustomInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Porter, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As a contractor (but not in the trades) I’m often on the receiving end of tight budgets, rushed timelines, and high expectations/standards from my clients. Henry excels at balancing all three of those, especially for doing such sensitive work like inside someone else’s home. I will be calling him for any woodworking moving forward."
French Door Install
Window Casing and Trim
Wainscott
Crown molding install
Pantry

+36

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by46%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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.

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

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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