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Avatar for Nelson Home Repair LLC
Nelson Home Repair LLC
4.8(
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Closet - BuildDeck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore+4 more

Serving Altoona, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Russ called us back right away when my husband and I were looking for someone to supply us an estimate for drywall install, taping and mudding. He supplied an estimate in a timely manner and scheduled a time to start the project. He showed up when he said he would and was very conscientious of his work. Russ was very tidy and left the workspace the way he began every time. He let us know when he would be back as our job took a span of a few days. Upon completion he asked if everything was up to our expectations and said to call him should anything come up. I will definitely reach out to Russ on our next project and recommend him to my friends and family, as well as recommend him to anyone reading this review."
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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True Quality Construction LLC
4.9(
8
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Altoona, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job putting up my gutters. They showed up on time they were professional and they completed the job on time with no delays. I will definitely recommend them and use them again for other projects in the near future."
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Gall's Contracting
4.4(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Altoona, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Aaron was extremely professional. I was not able to be in Eau Claire during any of the remodel. Aaron communicated with me - sharing pictures of the work he did. Very skilled and has a great eye for detail. I am definitely going to hire him for other projects. Extremely satisfied."
Stained Car siding and tile floor
Before Construction
Almost Done
Wood Work
Roman Shower

+7

Response time2 days
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Lrec Properties
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Altoona, WI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Lrec did a fantastic job making some updates to my home. Ryan was very responsive and had quick solutions to roadblocks that were unexpected. He was very thorough, left the job site clean and ensured the work was completed to my satisfaction at a price point that is fair. I would recommend Lrec for any home projects."
Office build out
Office build out
Office build out
Office build out
Laundry room move

+11

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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INTEGRITY DECKING COMPANY LLC
4.0(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Altoona, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Integrety decking is a great company. Tony Braker was our sales person and was super helpful in our color decisions. Tyler, Drew, Dacota, the crew that built our new deck were amazing. They were very professional and courteous and they did outstanding work. The Duxback rain shedding product is awesome."
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Deck Remodels
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Deck Remodels

+28

Response time2 days
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

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.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

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.

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