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All SET Construction, Inc.
4.9(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oak Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"You will love working with this contractor. Honest to a fault, generous beyond compare and a wonderful dry sense of humor. I chose Allset because he was willing to let me do part of the work in order to save costs. Others that I spoke with only wanted to do all the work. I highly recommend Scott for any project you might have."
Framing
Old Deck
A6
Framing
A3

+43

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CDAS Construction services LLC
5.0(
10
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oak Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I’ve worked with Chris several times and will continue to hire and work with him. He has a great eye for detail, knowledge and suggestions about products, and in-depth experience with construction and remediation. My next project is replacing the siding on my 83 year old house and Chris will be my first call."
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+4

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Unique Skagit Interiors
4.8(
26
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oak Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Leo and his team did a great job on our new deck. Very professional and accessible (always responded immediately to calls and emails). Used creative ideas and worked with my ideas also. Much appreciated. Would definitely hire them again for any future projects."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate85%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bargewell Construction, LLC
3.7(
7
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oak Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Bargewell Construction just finished a complete bathroom remodel for me. I only have one bathroom, but he worked with me so I wouldn't be without the commode. I am a Paraplegic and he was very sensitive to my needs. I couldn't be more pleased. Michael Bargewell did a wonderful job. Very pleasant and a pleasure to work with. Rose G Mount Vernon WA"
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+133

Response time8 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Mimos Remodeling LLC
5.0(
15
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oak Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Allan is a highly skilled, hard-working, smart, reliable and honest contractor who attends to details—and has a great sense of humor. He did most of the work himself but also hired and worked well with sub-contractors. He started with our garage, creating plans for a remodel with the help of an architect and then precisely implemented those plans. He went on to demolish our old kitchen (to the studs and sub-floor) and rebuild it, according to architectural blueprints. The job required reframing three windows, building walls, putting in a new fir floor, installing cabinetry and a very heavy but beautiful hood/vent, installing appliances, tiling and painting walls, window frames and a box-beam ceiling. A complicated part of the job was building a permanent buffet with rounded corners and tempered glass inserts which he did well. He also built walls and laid flooring in our laundry room. We feel so lucky to have found and worked with Allan, and we’re hoping to be able to work with him again on future projects."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project

+23

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished 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.

Yes, you can hang picture frames, shelves, and other items on Trusscore panels. For lightweight items (less than 30 pounds), the company recommends using adhesive strips rather than nails or screws. However, you’ll need to secure heavier objects to a stud in the wall. In these situations, Trusscore recommends cutting away the panel material and fastening the object to the stud with metal hardware.

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.

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.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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