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Yaya Contracting, Inc.
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Serving Ashland, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very friendly to work with and very conscientious about the work they do. They did a great job on the various repairs that we needed. I will be calling them for any future needs as well!"
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+27

Response time12 hrs
Response rate95%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pro Renovation, LLC
2.8(
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Serving Ashland, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This was the second major job I hired this company for. The first was the addition of a screened- in deck and patio addition in 2017. Both times they were professional, on time,and quality of work was outstanding. I will not hesitate to hire them for future projects."
Response time2 days
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Baxter Safe Homes
5.0(
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Serving Ashland, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I worked with Baxter Safe Homes on a full renovation of my house, and they were incredible from start to finish. Every piece of the work was done with care and attention to detail."
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+3

Response time2 days
Response rate87%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Custom Built and Painted
4.5(
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Serving Ashland, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He did a fantastic job....knocked it out of the park. The pantry is floor to ceiling, 3 ft wide and 2 ft deep with lots of storage for all my boxes, canned goods, spices, baking sheets, etc."
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+12

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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A W MASONRY & RESTORATION
4.7(
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Serving Ashland, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Team did a nice job - there were complications that were discovered when they were doing the work that required a different contractor to fix, and they worked around that interruption without issue."
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+15

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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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.

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.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

Learning how to frame a house 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’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

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