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O&F HandyMan
4.9(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Gerrardstown, 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 Gerrardstown, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am writing this in hopes that I won’t regret it. So far the experience with this professional has been amazing. He responded immediately. Came out very next day. Got me immediate pricing that evening on several jobs needing to be completed. Deck , siding , and fencing. . Looking forward to having many projects completed with this pro and possibly an entire home built at the conclusion of my these jobs first. . I am a small business owner myself. Honestly it gets very tiring talking to other pros who are looking to make a million off one job. Not the case with this gentleman. I strongly suggest if you are in the market for any construction you have this man come and estimate the work your needing done. . It’s great to see other professional business owners still doing business as I do , honest and upfront. Not adding additional bogus charges. Will update after work is completed. Thank you very much !!!! I have a feeling this man will be on speed dial. Thank you."
 3 car garage
 front stairs
 sunroom
 screen porch
 sunroom and patio

+25

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry FAQs, 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.

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.

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

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