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Alabama Professional Services, Inc.
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Duncanville, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1977

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"They did a good job. I was just hoping it would stop my wood floors from creaking but they are worse. Overall believe the work done will be good for the house support though"
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 Sealed Super Sump
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Leaking Wall
Sealed Wall

+3

Response time1 day
551 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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MRB Landscaping
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Duncanville, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

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"My lawn was overdue for mowing as the previous person could not mow this year. Matthew came right out, cleaned it all up with mowing and trimming. He did a fantastic job. I immediately recommend him to a friend."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Stephens custom paint and woodworks
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCloset - BuildExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore+7 more

Serving Duncanville, AL and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

10 years of various carpentry. Framing, remodeling, custom builds and installations. Custom furniture builds or repairs. Deck installation as well as fencing. 3 years automotive hvlp painting and paint repair, can use those skills in house and other paint projects with extensive skill. Capable of of\nMany small to medium jobs at a fairly high level of skill and knowledge.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

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.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

Bow windows need support because they are large and extend out from the exterior wall of the home. Bow windows may extend 1 foot to several feet from the outside of the home, so you’ll need to provide additional support to handle this weight. A window contractor will be able to provide the proper amount of support for your new bow window.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

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