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Avatar for Paul Kobyluch Craftsman
Paul Kobyluch Craftsman
4.8(
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Chester, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Paul was amazing - truly exceeded our expectations for the built ins around our fireplace that he helped design. They have changed the whole room, we could not be happier!"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate95%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fitzpatrick Home Inspection
4.6(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Chester, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Michael is a fantastic builder, very personable, informative and I value his opinion. Overall I will recommend Michael to anyone who needs building needs and I will continue to use him for future building needs."
wanescoting
wall repair and paint
deck repair
deck repair
pressure washing

+88

Response time11 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
Avatar for Tejada's Remodeling Inc
Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.7(
31
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Closet - Build

Serving Chester, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"These guys did a remarkable job. They put in a full days work to make a pool deck that had long been neglected look like new again! I highly recommend them to anyone that needs power washing. They did not miss a spot! Really nice guys, hard workers, very respectful!"
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11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Allstate Quality Construction
5.0(
4
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Chester, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Manny and his crew were phenomenal! Diagnosed our issue, quoted us and completed in just 2 days. The siding matches completely and looks fantastic. We recommend them first for any and all work on the house. We will be using them again for another roof we own!!"
Roof replacement
Roof replacement
Roof replacement
Roof replacement
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18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

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.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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