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Avatar for Rod's Deck Repairs
Rod's Deck Repairs
4.8(
97
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Bessemer, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Rod did such a great job on our fence! He came out as soon as possible to get everything done between some bad weather days. It needed a second coat after, and he kept in touch with us for days the weather would participate and we were both available. The fence looks wonderful! We highly recommend."
Deck
steps
deck
Deck
Deck

+15

Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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T & H Handyman Services
5.0(
15
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Bessemer, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jason built me a deck and did an amazing job. He worked so hard through this extreme heat and got it done fast. Very friendly and explained everything."
New walk in showr
New walk in showr
New walk in showr
New walk in showr
Walk in

+26

Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Handyman Express
5.0(
12
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Bessemer, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Wonderfully and we can't wait to have more work done!"
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+15

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Wise Arrow Remodeling
4.9(
29
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Bessemer, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Contractors were efficient ad professional They assisted e with making the best choices for what I needed to get done"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate97%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Andrew Muncey's Home Repair
4.3(
232
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Bessemer, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great guy.. used him for a commercial building that had roof leaks. Very straight forward and reasonably priced.. i now use him for all my properties and repair work. Mr Muncey is the jack of all trades. Give him a call you won’t regret it"
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Beautiful Mount Olive, Alabama Home!
Left side of the home!
Left rear side of the home!
Right rear side of the home!

+10

Response time11 hrs
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Alabama Deck Restoration
4.8(
22
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Bessemer, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Quality work. Reasonable price. Friendly, professional service. What more could you ask for."
Response time12 hrs
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Troy Built Remodeling
4.8(
26
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Bessemer, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Professional, timely work at fair prices. Our deck and gazeebo look great and we couldn't be happier with how it turned out! Thank you Troy Built!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Harris Lawn and Tree Maintenance
4.7(
138
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Bessemer, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Completed Fence installation with expert ability, Professional work and service. Will definitely hire HLG to complete another project."
Tree topping
Lawn care
pressure washing
walk behind mowers
any type

+6

Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Alabama Professional Services, Inc.
3.9(
244
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Bessemer, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The consultant was knowledgeable and honest. He told me that I didn't need his services for this project and recommended a different direction for the repairs. I noticed that his business card advertised other services, and I hired him to provide termite protection for both our buildings."
Encapsulation 1
Sealed Super Sump
Sump amd liner
Leaking Wall
Sealed Wall

+3

Response time1 day
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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