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Avatar for Straight Line Carpentry
Straight Line Carpentry
4.9(
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Serving Irondale, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"From the very beginning everything was first class . Austin showed up on time and got right to work. We changed a couple of things but there was no problem. They were thorough and organized. They cleaned up as they went along. I would highly recommend this company to anyone. ."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Peoples Contracting
4.9(
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Serving Irondale, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Scottie re-screened my porch and attached them with pvc trim that is permanent and makes it much easier to replace individual screen sections in the future. Beautiful job, reasonable price and completed the job in 1 day. He even brought his chain saw and cut some small trees that were too close to the porch at no additional cost. He also pointed out that my deck needed repairs for stability and safety. I am waiting on his estimate and certain that I will hire him for that job as well. I highly recommend him as a carpentry contractor."
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Rod's Deck Repairs
4.8(
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Serving Irondale, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Warranties offered

"Rod's deck repair is a very professional company with and unbeatable price for the service. I would recommend him for your deck repair and restoration needs."
Deck
steps
deck
Deck
Deck

+15

Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Ant's Lawn Care
5.0(
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Serving Irondale, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Anthony explained the entire experience to me being that I am women. He was professional and kind. I could not have chosen a better Pro if you are looking for gutter cleaning, fencing etc stop looking and book Anthony. Thank you for making my home amazing."
One Story Residential Gutter/Roof Cleaning
One Story Residential Gutter/Roof Cleaning
One Story Residential Gutter/Roof Cleaning
2 Story Residential Gutter/Roof Cleaning
One Story Residential Gutter/Roof Cleaning

+26

Response time1 hour
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Alabama Professional Services, Inc.
4.0(
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Serving Irondale, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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"
 Encapsulation 1
 Sealed Super Sump
 Sump amd liner
Leaking Wall
Sealed Wall

+3

Response time1 day
491 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Shiloh Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Irondale, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Shiloh construction has made a major renovation on our patio built a beautiful pavilion with a hot tub build a second story deck with a view at the lake and they lay my patios with Flagstone beautifully done. I highly recommend this contractor.!"
 Shiloh Construction, LLC
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel

+153

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%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.

New builds, remodels, and additions often necessitate professional framing expertise.

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.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

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