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Keys To Do, LLC
4.5(
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Serving Key West, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"they were the best balance of knowledgable and willing to work with me. when a different contractor said i would have to rewire to be up to code, and i asked keys to go about it, they were puzzled and didn't try to bluster through. turned out they were right and i wouldn't have had to rewire. ended up selling as-is, so i can't comment on the quality of their work, but they were the frontrunner of the quotes i got"
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Sentri Homes
3.0(
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Serving Key West, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sentri Homes provided the most professional flooring service I’ve ever had. The LVP installation turned out absolutely beautiful, and I was amazed at how quickly everything was completed without sacrificing quality. The crew was fast, accurate, and extremely detail-oriented from start to finish. Everything was installed cleanly, precisely, and with real craftsmanship. The entire process was smooth, efficient, and far beyond what I expected. I would absolutely recommend Sentri Homes to anyone needing flooring installed."
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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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