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Bell Tower Timber
New to Angi

Serving Elmira, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Bell Tower Timber is a small ornamental business specializing in repairs and re-finishing of buildings. Our work ranges from the simple act of cleaning and refinishing a home to replicating historic decorations and trim to the restoring and repairing timber framed buildings. Bell Tower timber prioritizes high-end quality work and using quality paints, stains, and finishes that will last for years to come.

Main Entrance
Custom Front Doors
Carved Handles
Carved Handles
Side Porch

+15

Response time10 mins
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Blaze Brockway Contracting
4.3(
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Serving Elmira, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

"Blaze Brockway Contracting is far and away the best in the business. I am going to highly recommend anyone who is looking for any home or business build or repair, to not any further. Call Blaze first. You will not be disappointed."
Response time3 days
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Yerkes Home Improvements
5.0(
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Serving Elmira, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Yerkes remodeled my kitchens in 2 of my properties over the summer. He and his skilled crew did a great job on both projects. I have known him for years. I will hire again."
Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for carpentry framing installation projects in Elmira, NY

Both steel and wood can last over 100 years with proper care. However, wood could rot or warp when exposed to moisture, whereas galvanized steel is rotproof, insect-proof, and much more fire-resistant. Steel is friendlier to the environment as it doesn’t require cutting down trees, and the frame can be recycled. The energy-efficiency rating of metal stud framing can be higher than conventional wood construction. Metal studs are easier and quicker to install.

Whether you’re using wood or metal stud framing, follow the “16 on center” rule, meaning you should have a stud every 16 inches. A 20-foot wall spans a total of 320 inches. This works out to 20 spans of 16 inches, plus one starting stud, for a total requirement of 21 studs to frame a 20-foot wall.

Drywall installation costs $1.15 to $2 per square foot on metal stud framing or $2,300 for an average 2,000-square-foot house. The total cost for metal framing and drywall ranges from $20 to $30 per linear foot. Metal frames often seem light, but they can be exceptionally strong once drywall or sheathing is attached.

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