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

Serving Bessemer, AL and surrounding areas

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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."
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+15

Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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T & H Handyman Services
5.0(
14
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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 did an amazing job painting my entire house! It looks absolutely incredible. He got the exact colors I wanted for every room, paid great attention to detail, and didn?t get a single drop of paint on my floors. He was professional, did an excellent job, and I couldn?t be happier with how everything turned out. I would definitely hire him again and will be recommending him to everyone I know. I highly recommend Jason for any painting job! ?????"
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Walk in

+26

Recommended by84%of homeowners
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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

Approved

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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+10

Response time11 hrs
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%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

"I don t give many 5 star rating, but Troy has earned it. He communicates well, is faithful with scheduling, conscientious in his work, trustworthy and responsible. I don t think I ve ever been more pleased with a carpenter."
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

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys are real prows! They attack the job with a no nonsense attitude, work as a team, and make sure they understand exactly what the homeowner really wants to be done. I am thoroughly satisfied with their work and I wholeheartedly would recommend them to others."
Tree topping
Lawn care
pressure washing
walk behind mowers
any type

+6

Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

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