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Avatar for Belden Family Builders LLC
Belden Family Builders LLC
4.9(
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Pacific, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

"Needed to repurpose some empty space upstairs by turning the loft into 2 additional bedrooms. Framing was done quickly and professionally and properly tied into the ceiling to maximize structural integrity. Mick did a follow-up job by installing insulation, wiring, walls, closets, doors, texturing and paint. He did it all! The house looks like always has this many rooms!"
Storage and Loft
Storage and Loft
Storage and Loft
Storage and Loft
Storage and Loft

+41

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
Avatar for Serge's Home Imprvmnt & Rnvtn
Serge's Home Imprvmnt & Rnvtn
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+2 more

Serving Pacific, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent communication, showed up as he stated and got the project done in a timely manner. He repaired my 3 rail white fence along the road (300+ feet), replacing boards, cleaning existing boards and repainting everything as needed, front and back!. Very hard working and I will be hiring him again. I would highly recommend him and his team."
Siding repair
Siding repair
Siding repair
Siding repair
Fence repair/build

+49

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Evergreen Construction & Renovations, LLC
4.9(
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Closet - BuildInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Pacific, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Eduardo did a fantastic job painting and installing baseboards in our small space. Super professional and a great problem solver, Isabel and Eduardo are a great team to have on your side for finish carpentry jobs. Have hired him to do other finish carpentry in our home, and would highly recommend him for any future jobs!"
Kitchen/Living room remodel
Cabinet Installation
Shiplap
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen/Living room remodel

+44

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

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. 

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.

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