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Avatar for Sunrise Property Maintenance, LLC
Sunrise Property Maintenance, LLC
5.0(
12
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Carpentry Framing - InstallDeck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving Saint Albans, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had an old, massive chimney built years ago with the wrong brick, it was crumbling off my house. Most chimney repair contractors were quoting me upwards of 30, 40, 50k. Justin worked with me to find a solution which would cost me less than half of that and still ensure the longevity and safety of my chimney/house. It took a while to get done, we had to wait for the right weather but the outcome was fantastic and working with Justin was an easy, smooth and enjoyable process."
Pool fence
Pool fence
Pool fence
Decks
Decks

+14

Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Northern Oakes Property Management LLC
Northern Oakes Property Management LLC
4.4(
7
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Saint Albans, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have used Northern Oaks property management for several projects on our home. Dakota was knowledgeable took his time and even recommended somebody else for one project we had that he wasn’t comfortable doing. Really appreciated His knowledge and honesty would absolutely recommend Northern Oaks to any of my friends looking for stuff done around their homes."
Deck/Ramp build for a local restaurant
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Handyman Services Project
Deck/Ramp build for a local restaurant

+38

Response time5 days
Response rate91%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Tejada's Remodeling Inc
Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.7(
31
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Closet - Build

Serving Saint Albans, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tejada's Remodeling did a wonderful job removing a sleeper sofa! Very prompt, prepared, courteous, knowledgeable, efficient, and reasonable! Highly recommend."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+6

Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
N. B. Construction
4.2(
9
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+2 more

Serving Saint Albans, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Nick was extremely busy but took time to come introduce himself and look at the job. He replaced some rotting boards on the house and around our woodstove pipe. He did excellent work and came when he said he would be there. I will recommend him to anyone else who is looking for a builder."
repairing rotten plywood
roof completed
smith job
smith remodel
smith remodel

+56

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Guayacan Home Improvement LLC
Guayacan Home Improvement LLC
5.0(
6
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Saint Albans, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Guayacan Home Improvement to replace some siding and latticework following the installation of a new deck. Luis and his team were absolutely magnificent from the beginning of our relationship until the prompt completion of the job. Theirs is a family businesss of the very best kind - honest, skillful, friendly and reasonably priced. They scheduled the work on a timely basis and completed it ahead of schedule. Theire= attention to detail and cleanup work was extraordinary. I was so impressed with the quality of their work that I immediately asked them to consider taking on a larger project on our behalf. I strongly recommend them and would be happy to share my experience with anyone considering working with Guayacan Home Improvement."
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Kennison Construction LLC
Kennison Construction LLC
4.1(
18
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Carpentry Framing - InstallDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Saint Albans, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Matthew and his crew did a great job on our project. They remodeled a bathroom and made a bedroom out of an unfinished room. The workers were knowledgeable and performed well. Matthew was extremely responsive and caring when working in my parents'home. We would definitely hire them again in the future."
Bathroom remodel
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

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.

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