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Sierra Woodworks
5.0(
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Serving Truckee, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"The Sierra Woodworks team provided quality work in a timely fashion. The workers always showed us around the project and what they were doing. Chris answered our questions and addressed any concerns that we may have had. Looking forward to enjoying cocktails and family time on the new deck! It looks AMAZING!"
Bathroom
Custom hickory bar with metal corner frame.
Redwood deck before stain
Mudroom with custom alder cabinetry and bench.
Alder handrail with decorative rustic metal picket

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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
New to Angi

Serving Truckee, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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.

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FAQs for carpentry framing installation projects in Truckee, CA

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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