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Avatar for EMJ Carpentry
EMJ Carpentry
4.8(
55
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Runaway Bay, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very pleased with the quality of the carpentry work but the painter who worked with the carpenter did not do a quality job. Would hire the carpenter again but would not opt to have anything painted."
Remodeling - General Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Remodeling - General Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project

+85

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for J.T.'s Wood Shop and Fabrication Services, LLC
J.T.'s Wood Shop and Fabrication Services, LLC
4.7(
32
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Closet - BuildFurniture - Build Custom

Serving Runaway Bay, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JT was easy to work with. Expectations for when he would contact me and when the work on the slide out shelves would be completed were set and met. Work turned out great."
Cypress Outdoor Kitchen Job
Knotty Pine Doors and Drawer Fronts
Logos and Artwork
Playhouses #3, 4, and 5
Owner Submitted Pic After Installation

+116

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Echols Welding & Repair
4.9(
11
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Runaway Bay, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Ricky Echols runs a good honest business. He is a hard worker and went the extra mile to complete the job in one day. We are going to use Echols Welding on many more projects in the future! He is our new go to guy! Thanks Ricky!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Texsun Investments, Inc.
4.6(
10
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Runaway Bay, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Texsun Investments, Inc. is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you! For the past 10 years we have specialized in make readies for property management companies and individuals selling their homes, With our background in make readies, it makes us adaptable to multiple tasks big and small. We have actually been in the handyman business since 1998. We also provided smaller scale services as well.\n

Before and After Kitchen remodel
Restained garage door
Re-epoxied Tub
Repainted kitchen cabinets
Redid burned out kitchen

+7

Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Frank's Handyman LLC
4.1(
35
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Runaway Bay, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Frank got the job done quickly and efficiently. Very professional and courteous."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Houston Home Services
5.0(
7
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Runaway Bay, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ben Houston and his crew did a very good job removing construction debris and other trash from my property. The work was done in a timely manner for a reasonable price."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Patriots Carpentry
4.5(
1
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Runaway Bay, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Family Room
Garage Siding
Cabin Interior Trim and Woodworking
Garage Trim
Cabin Loft & Kitchen

+6

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

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.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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. 

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.

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