"The crew did a wonderful job. Things were worse than they appeared on the outside once things were opened up. Regardless they were able to get the job done in a timely manner and the cost was still within the original quote despite the extra work and time."
"They built me a beautiful deck just like I wanted it built and the workmen were very skilled craftsmen.It was built on time and at the price we agreed on."
"I was very pleased with the work they did. All the employees were well mannered and did a great job. He did what was asked and more. I would definitely hire him and his team again in the future."
"Chris told me exactly how it would go and that it would take about 4 hours. Well he and his co-worker finished in about 2-1/2 hours, cleaned-up and hauled all boxes and old equipment off. Very professional, knowledgeable in a lot of different areas, and punctual (shows-up on-time or calls to explain why he can't be there i.e. weather). I would definitely hire this service(s) again."
"Everything went perfect, I even added additional things I wanted done. There was no hesitation all my work was completed and excellent work and customer service. Would recommend to anyone needing work completed at your home."
"Excellent - I ended up hiring someone to help with shopping and finishing piece - waste of time and money. Jill's service was by far the most useful and best value in my decorating process. "
Drywall, floors, demolition and clean up, debris removal, painting, electrical work, general home maintenance and repairs. Looking to provide quality services for a reasonable price. Work alone or with one other person and pay attention to detail on every project large or small.
West Piney Contractors is fully licensed and insured to offer you any repair, maintenance or installation needed for your next home remodeling project. We offer siding, soffits, installation, replacement windows, doors, seamless guttering, roofing, decks, room additions, custom homes and much more. \n\n
"All divisions (sales, measurement verification, installation, after action & office personnel were top notch. Professional & friendly, on-time and craftsmanship installation."
Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts
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’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.
Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.
Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.
While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.
The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:
Add insulation: $1 per square foot
Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot
Add window: $450–$2,000 per window
Add outlets: $75–$500
Add garage door: $250–$11,200
Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot
Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000
The Willis, VA homeowners’ guide to contractor services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
When you’re tackling a project or hiring a contractor, it’s helpful to know key carpentry terms. From end grain to dovetail joints, here’s a complete list.
House framing is one of the first parts of building a home. To do this, you’ll want to hire a rough or unfinished carpenter. Using this guide, you’ll know what questions to ask and where to look for your house framing contractor.