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JWC

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JWC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 local quotes requested

JWC is a local fully licensed and insured construction company that specializes in rough and finish carpentry, painting, drywall, remodels and other home repair tasks. with 7 years in the construction field doing commercial and residential construction. We bring skill and craftsmanship to every project.

"Did a good job at a reasonable price. Would hire again."

Ryan A on July 2025

JWC is a local fully licensed and insured construction company that specializes in rough and finish carpentry, painting, drywall, remodels and other home repair tasks. with 7 years in the construction field doing commercial and residential construction. We bring skill and craftsmanship to every project.

"Did a good job at a reasonable price. Would hire again."

Ryan A on July 2025


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Extreme Lawns

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Extreme Lawns

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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
20 local quotes requested
20 years of experience

Extreme Lawns proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Very easy to work with."

Paul L on October 2025

Extreme Lawns proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Very easy to work with."

Paul L on October 2025


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365 Remodeling, LLC

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365 Remodeling, LLC

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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our Blown-In Insulation and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our Blown-In Insulation and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.


True-Build

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True-Build

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

True-Build is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"He did great work. Communicated very well."

Tom on January 2021

True-Build is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"He did great work. Communicated very well."

Tom on January 2021


New Way Remodeling, LLC

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New Way Remodeling, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

Your next home improvement project doesn't have to be stressful! New Way Remodeling, LLC, believes in providing an outstanding experience for our customers. We specialize in rough framing, finished carpentry, additions, and kitchen and bathroom remodeling needs using lead-safe practices. With over 20 years of experience, New Way Remodeling, LLC, can assist in all phases of your project, regardless of size or complexity. We value quality, integrity, and professionalism. We look forward to working with you!

"Azek decking at a great price. Work will start in a few weeks and will update the rating with more examples. Jeremy seems to be thinking about our project for quite a long time outside of meeting with us. He has come up with multiple ideas about our deck and choices for us."

Brian N on June 2013

Your next home improvement project doesn't have to be stressful! New Way Remodeling, LLC, believes in providing an outstanding experience for our customers. We specialize in rough framing, finished carpentry, additions, and kitchen and bathroom remodeling needs using lead-safe practices. With over 20 years of experience, New Way Remodeling, LLC, can assist in all phases of your project, regardless of size or complexity. We value quality, integrity, and professionalism. We look forward to working with you!

"Azek decking at a great price. Work will start in a few weeks and will update the rating with more examples. Jeremy seems to be thinking about our project for quite a long time outside of meeting with us. He has come up with multiple ideas about our deck and choices for us."

Brian N on June 2013


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Alpha Building & Design, LLC

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Alpha Building & Design, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 local quotes requested

With over 10 years of experience the contracting industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from remodeling to deck replacements. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Alpha Building & Design LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Abner and the team were awesome to work with for finishing our basement. Super knowledgeable and provided great recommendations. They exceeded my expectations by far. Very appreciative of their stellar work."

Alyssa P on February 2022

With over 10 years of experience the contracting industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from remodeling to deck replacements. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Alpha Building & Design LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Abner and the team were awesome to work with for finishing our basement. Super knowledgeable and provided great recommendations. They exceeded my expectations by far. Very appreciative of their stellar work."

Alyssa P on February 2022


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Kool View Company, Inc.

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Kool View Company, Inc.

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
53 local quotes requested

Since 1973, Kool View Company, Inc., has been providing homeowners with high quality, superior and affordable home improvement products. We are the most experienced sunroom contractors in Wisconsin, having put up over 1,500 sunrooms in Wisconsin and Illinois. If you have a unique design in mind for your new patio or sunroom, you have come to the right place! With our expert engineering, constant research and development, along with our trained staff of designers and craftsmen, Kool View Company, Inc., is in the position to make your dream room an energy efficient reality. Kool View Company, Inc., also specializes in replacement windows, window treatments and basement remodeling helping you both enhance the interior and exterior of your home. Whether you are looking to improve your homes curb appeal, increase outdoor living space or reduce energy costs,Kool View Company, Inc., can make your turn your dream home into a reality.

"Great to work with. Very happy with the finished project. Would use them again."

Peter B on October 2022

Since 1973, Kool View Company, Inc., has been providing homeowners with high quality, superior and affordable home improvement products. We are the most experienced sunroom contractors in Wisconsin, having put up over 1,500 sunrooms in Wisconsin and Illinois. If you have a unique design in mind for your new patio or sunroom, you have come to the right place! With our expert engineering, constant research and development, along with our trained staff of designers and craftsmen, Kool View Company, Inc., is in the position to make your dream room an energy efficient reality. Kool View Company, Inc., also specializes in replacement windows, window treatments and basement remodeling helping you both enhance the interior and exterior of your home. Whether you are looking to improve your homes curb appeal, increase outdoor living space or reduce energy costs,Kool View Company, Inc., can make your turn your dream home into a reality.

"Great to work with. Very happy with the finished project. Would use them again."

Peter B on October 2022


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Catalyst Custom Construction

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Catalyst Custom Construction

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Customers say: Quality work
45 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

Established in 2015, Catalyst Custom Construction is the local leader in home construction, home additions, kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, and basement finishing. We spec in homes that you can live in forever. We build new executive homes for you and your whole family with your families touches. We know Madison homes and understand when you want to keep the character in your old home with new flair. We are a building contractor that is ready to make your vision into a reality. We pride ourselves on the quality, integrity and craftsmanship that goes into every job. Give us a call or send us an email to set up a consultation about your next project!

"It went outstanding! They weren't any inconveiniece, great communication, had everything ready to go."

Scott B on March 2019

Established in 2015, Catalyst Custom Construction is the local leader in home construction, home additions, kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, and basement finishing. We spec in homes that you can live in forever. We build new executive homes for you and your whole family with your families touches. We know Madison homes and understand when you want to keep the character in your old home with new flair. We are a building contractor that is ready to make your vision into a reality. We pride ourselves on the quality, integrity and craftsmanship that goes into every job. Give us a call or send us an email to set up a consultation about your next project!

"It went outstanding! They weren't any inconveiniece, great communication, had everything ready to go."

Scott B on March 2019


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Shire Group LLC

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Shire Group LLC

5.00(
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32 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Shire Group is a faith-based, values-driven construction company dedicated to creating enduring homes that reflect our commitment to quality and community. Specializing in framing, masonry, and custom home builds, we are proud to be one of the few companies in the state actively constructing structural stone homes. Our designs draw inspiration from traditional Wisconsin and European styles, ensuring that each home is not only beautiful but also built to last for centuries. We are excited to be developing innovative neighborhoods known as "agrihoods," which seamlessly incorporate agricultural elements into the community. Our guiding principles—Community, Beauty, Durability, and Corporeal Good—shape every project we undertake. We believe that a home is more than just a structure; it’s a place where families thrive and communities flourish. Partner with us for your next framing, masonry, or custom home project, and experience the difference of a values-driven approach to construction.

"Shire Group did an amazing job with the exterior and interior work done to an add-on room on my property. Ben and Isaac were great to work with on everything from communications, expectations and updates throughout the job. I'd highly recommend working with Shire Group!"

Robert B on January 2025

Shire Group is a faith-based, values-driven construction company dedicated to creating enduring homes that reflect our commitment to quality and community. Specializing in framing, masonry, and custom home builds, we are proud to be one of the few companies in the state actively constructing structural stone homes. Our designs draw inspiration from traditional Wisconsin and European styles, ensuring that each home is not only beautiful but also built to last for centuries. We are excited to be developing innovative neighborhoods known as "agrihoods," which seamlessly incorporate agricultural elements into the community. Our guiding principles—Community, Beauty, Durability, and Corporeal Good—shape every project we undertake. We believe that a home is more than just a structure; it’s a place where families thrive and communities flourish. Partner with us for your next framing, masonry, or custom home project, and experience the difference of a values-driven approach to construction.

"Shire Group did an amazing job with the exterior and interior work done to an add-on room on my property. Ben and Isaac were great to work with on everything from communications, expectations and updates throughout the job. I'd highly recommend working with Shire Group!"

Robert B on January 2025


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Four Lakes Contracting

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Four Lakes Contracting

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36 local quotes requested
20 years of experience

At Four Lakes Contracting, we are new to Angi, but not new to contracting. Two partners that grew up together, and have 40 years experience between the both of us. We believe in building local, with local prices. We collaborate closely with homeowners, to bring their visions to life. We specialize in comprehensive remodeling and renovation services throughout Madison and the surrounding Dane County area. Our expertise spans decks, kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and full-home transformations, ensuring each project reflects our commitment to quality craftsmanship and personalized design.

"Five Stars!! Great guys to work with. Four Lakes completed house power washing and a deck cleaning and painting. Stan and Nick were very personal and discussed all aspects of the job with me prior to the work. Prices are great and the work ethic is top notch. Highly recommended. I definitely plan to hire them again. "

Chris W on August 2025

At Four Lakes Contracting, we are new to Angi, but not new to contracting. Two partners that grew up together, and have 40 years experience between the both of us. We believe in building local, with local prices. We collaborate closely with homeowners, to bring their visions to life. We specialize in comprehensive remodeling and renovation services throughout Madison and the surrounding Dane County area. Our expertise spans decks, kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and full-home transformations, ensuring each project reflects our commitment to quality craftsmanship and personalized design.

"Five Stars!! Great guys to work with. Four Lakes completed house power washing and a deck cleaning and painting. Stan and Nick were very personal and discussed all aspects of the job with me prior to the work. Prices are great and the work ethic is top notch. Highly recommended. I definitely plan to hire them again. "

Chris W on August 2025

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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.

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.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

Yes, building a screened-in porch on an existing deck is absolutely an option, although there are many factors to consider when adding a screened-in porch to a deck. You or the general contractor you hire will need to add a frame to a deck without a previous screen to keep it safe from damage. You’ll also want to work together to make sure your new porch matches your existing home style.

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