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Avatar for The Rugged Handyman LLC
The Rugged Handyman LLC
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+4 more

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Kevin is a very kind and good carpenter. He tries to do the best job possible for what he has to work with. In our case the foundation was bad so there was limited possibilities he had to work with."
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Harmon & Harmon Consulting, Inc.
Harmon & Harmon Consulting, Inc.
4.5(
58
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"Timely work. Suggested beautiful framing of the deck I would have never thought of. Went through many pics and samples of colors to ensure I knew options and was getting what we wanted. Very professional with a beautiful outcome!"
Full bathroom remodel, tile floor
Tile Work
Kitchen backsplash
Tile Shower with Glass Door
Belly band with a Niche

+59

Response time1 day
73 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Cody Bingham
4.9(
29
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Best carpenter you can find! He does beautiful, high quality work. He is kind and respectful too. He brought our stairs up to code, did all of the millwork and built us a really nice modern, linear bannister. He also helped fix cabinets that a contractor messed up."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Blanning Family Remodeling & Handiwork, Inc.
Blanning Family Remodeling & Handiwork, Inc.
4.7(
64
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Deck or Porch - RepairCloset - BuildInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair+2 more

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Aaron was a pleasure to work with and he was very thorough about getting everything just right. In addition, I had a door bell that wouldn't ring and he fixed that also. I will use him with some future projects for sure."
Renter's attempted repair
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+4

Response time6 hrs
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Marpo Construction and Remodeling
Marpo Construction and Remodeling
4.8(
19
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Marpo Construction is professional, quick, and communicative. They are willing to work with you to get the job done, and provided us with several options we had not considered previously. Highly recommend!"
Finish Bedroom
Finish Balcony and Patio Cover
Old Balcony
Old shower
Porcelain Tiles with glass shelf

+15

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

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. 

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

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.

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