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O&F HandyMan
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Bunker Hill, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Excellent skills in In just about everything. Completely remodeled my kitchen, including refinishing all of the kitchen cabinets. Top notch painting, dry wall , plumbing , electrical work. Also has done masonry, and all of my landscaping. He has always been very dependable and extremely knowledgeable about just about anything that I might want done. Highly recommend him for any project that you might want to try."
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+33

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
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J&D Contracting
3.6(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Bunker Hill, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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Emergency services offered

"Randy did an outstanding job on my sunroom. He built the sun room over my existing deck. He is extremely reliable and is a man of his word. I highly recommend the company. Jay K."
 3 car garage
 front stairs
 sunroom
 screen porch
 sunroom and patio

+25

Response time1 day
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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EZ-Service’s
5.0(
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Bunker Hill, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"Very professional and did a terrific job. Pricing was very affordable and reasonable. Took my lawn from over grown and gross, to beautiful and enjoyable. Went above and beyond and was very friendly. Came same day and got the job done quick. 100% will hire again. Thank you and God Bless you and your family."
chimney weed removal
chimney weed removal
Retain wall steps
Retain wall steps
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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.

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.

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.

You may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.

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.

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