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12/25/2024

Just wanted to take the time from Tim’s Handyman Service to wish a Merry Christmas to you and your family and friends. And a Happy New Year

12/24/2023

On behalf of Tim‘s Handyman Services, we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. On a sidenote, with a new year approaching now is the time to start thinking about the potential and the ideas you want to put into your home here at Tim‘s handyman services. We strive on commitment, quality and peace of mind, feel free to contact us free estimates and warm bodies to discuss the project 607-749-0998 

03/29/2023

Spruce, fir and pine are most commonly used for wood framing because they are soft enough to cut easily, dry well and are highly renewable.

03/27/2023

Fire codes regulate any extensions to a home, including the minimum number of windows in a bedroom for fire exits and any other habitable rooms.

03/24/2023

Test for wood rot in existing framing by pushing an 8-penny nail into the wood with just your hand. If the nail is able to pe*****te the wood by more than a quarter-inch without a tool, then the wood may be unsound.

03/22/2023

Lightweight wood framing today is the preferred framing approach as it requires very little in the way of heavy tools or complicated machinery. Indeed, every timber component can be carried by hand; a wood framed house, therefore, is really one large carpentry job!

03/20/2023

Framing is the construction process whereby wooden pieces are fitted together to give a building or home structure and internal support. Wood framing designs aim to provide structure along with balance and form.

03/17/2023

A Building Permit submission package usually includes an application for permit, the building permit fees, and multiple sets of construction documents signed and sealed by the architect.

03/15/2023

One of the benefits of wood framing is that, when compared to steel, it is both more cost effective and more durable. In terms of longevity (with the use of only the highest quality timber and a well-made concrete foundation), wood-framed houses offer the best of all worlds.

03/13/2023

Certificates of occupancy prove to the government agencies that require it that your building is up to the building or zoning codes and ordinances. These could include requirements such as electrical wiring safety specifications, piping and plumbing conditions, materials used in construction, and more.

03/10/2023

Wood framing can apply to a lot of different projects. Some of the most popular ones include, home additions, remodels, custom gazebos, patio covers, balconies, decks, garages, workshops. RV shelters and more.