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Top Gear Roofing LLC
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Carbonado, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Emergency services offered

"Top Gear Roofing did an excellent job repairing our natural slate roof. Their team was professional, reliable, and paid close attention to detail. They handled the slate carefully and made sure the repair was done properly and looked great when finished. I?m very happy with the quality of their work and would definitely recommend Top Gear Roofing to anyone needing natural slate roof repairs or other roofing work. Great company and great service!"
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MasterDecks LLC
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Carbonado, WA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2016

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MasterDecks is a division of People Come First Construction Group, serving all of the Puget Sound area, specializing in composite decking, hardwood decks and multilevel decks. Our team of talented designers, project managers, and deck contractors provide a wealth of experience that is unmatched among Seattle deck companies. With MasterDecks, the construction process moves seamlessly from design to installation. Let us show you why we are Seattle, Bellevue and surrounding area trusted deck builders.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

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.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

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