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360 Carpentry, LLC
4.4(
35
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Vancouver, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alex and his team did an amazing job on our built-in bookshelves and base cabinets, surrounding our fireplace. Their work is exacting, meticulous, and beautiful. They listen to their customers, make changes when suggested, and they left our home spotless. We would highly recommend 360 Carpentry for any cabinetry project."
Timber framing porch
 Timber framing porch
Fireplace mantels
Custom wood signs
Windows trim

+234

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Ortiz Wood Carpentry, LLC
4.9(
19
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Vancouver, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Ortiz and his crew installed a 300 square foot deck for us, and the work is great. He explained everything, gave options, tips about taking care of the deck, and put in the extra effort to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. If given the opportunity to hire Ortiz Wood Carpentry again, we would gladly request his proposal again."
Demolition process
Demolition process
Fundación and framing
Composite cover
Deck done

+15

Response time12 hrs
Response rate95%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Patron General Construction, LLC
4.6(
34
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Vancouver, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Terrific value

"Alexsei came through when we were really in a pinch. We were having new florring installed and found disaster under the carpet. Alexsei was fast to respond to my call, came out immediately to assess the job and finished two difficult projects in one week! We are very happy with the quality of work and speediness of completion. I'd recommend Patron General Construction to anyone needing carpentry work done."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Prime Interiors, Inc.
4.6(
40
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Vancouver, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I unfortunately tried to do this project myself. When I realized I was in over my head I called Vasiliy. He was very quick to help me even though I gave him a very small time frame to get everything done. The work looks great, and was done very quickly. Great customer service, very friendly. Highly recommend them!"
stairs
stairs and trim
front door
custom closets
columns and beams

+35

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Near Me Roofing Company
5.0(
74
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Closet - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Vancouver, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Their roof repair services go beyond any industry standards. Having to deal with many contractors, we as property management company have found peace of mind when it comes to such services. Ari and Elijah is exceptional and efficient. They have helped several times to fix many of roof leaks in the building we manage. We always thank their hard work."
Response time4 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Ace Handyman Services
4.4(
539
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Vancouver, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The guy who showed up was not able to complete the work. He said the estimate was not done correctly and there was not enough time and he needed help. We agreed on a compromise to just have him paint the porch. He was nice, but the work I hired the firm to do was not completed."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Millennium Specialties, LLC
4.8(
34
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Closet - BuildDeck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+2 more

Serving Vancouver, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dave is an excellent job with my house exterior painting. He was great to work with from quote to finish. He was sensitive to our timing issues with our home owners association and did a great job working at our schedule. I am very glad I chose Dave and his company Millennium Specialties to paint my house. I will be using him again for additional remodel jobs around my house."
 Wainscot - Kitchen Remodel
 Tile Windows
 Deck & Stone Planters
Pantries
Kitchen Remodel

+98

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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