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Keys To Do, LLC

4.54(
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Keys To Do, LLC

4.54(
13
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
18 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 10 years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from remodeling to painting. We will treat your home as we would our own. Give Keys To Do, LLC, a call today. We look forward to working with you!

"Bath Remodel The experience we had working with Keys to Do LLC, was beyond expectation. We had a concept in mind. Ina and Boggey stepped into our plan with thoughtful recommendations. They asked questions to better understand our concerns. Then they assisted our selection of everything. As they progressed with the work, they presented additional details to improve the project. From electrical to plumbing to tile work, their attention to detail surpassed my detail oriented mind. If my wife asked for something, Mr Tsetso just did it with perfection. The finished project is one that you see in a magazine. We are here to tell you, hire this friendly professional team. "

Kathy D on June 2025

With over 10 years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from remodeling to painting. We will treat your home as we would our own. Give Keys To Do, LLC, a call today. We look forward to working with you!

"Bath Remodel The experience we had working with Keys to Do LLC, was beyond expectation. We had a concept in mind. Ina and Boggey stepped into our plan with thoughtful recommendations. They asked questions to better understand our concerns. Then they assisted our selection of everything. As they progressed with the work, they presented additional details to improve the project. From electrical to plumbing to tile work, their attention to detail surpassed my detail oriented mind. If my wife asked for something, Mr Tsetso just did it with perfection. The finished project is one that you see in a magazine. We are here to tell you, hire this friendly professional team. "

Kathy D on June 2025

Gary the Carpenter Construction, Inc.

4.44(
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Gary the Carpenter Construction, Inc.

4.44(
8
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
29 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"On time and did the work fine"

David R on September 2020

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"On time and did the work fine"

David R on September 2020

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Sentri Homes

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Sentri Homes

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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.

FAQs for carpentry framing installation projects in Key West, FL

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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