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Talus Construction
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Southside, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Chris did more than just a fence. While he was here he also stained our log cabin home and he explained when we would need to stain it again, he didn't just build a beautiful fence around my home but he also built one around the ac unit to keep my dog out, also he help me on small task out of his kindess: move a cement block out of the way of the fence that I couldn't lift, make a hole for my chicken coop so the lamp cord would go though, and he even cared about how to explain for everything how to maintain thre fence for it to last for years. Chris and his dad are really kind hearted people who care about the quality of work they do. My husband and I both adore their character and them as people. We are planning to have them back for soon future projects."
The sidewalk
Original
Raised Flower Bed
Attaching Angle Iron
pool surround rock wall

+57

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
JPL Handyman Services
4.5(
31
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Southside, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I hired JPL Handymen to build my deck. After seeing what a good job they did, I hired them to paint the inside of my house andpressure wash the outside of my house. I will definitely hire them again for their professionalism and quality of work."
Completed Deck
Deck Staining
Deck Build
Deck Build
Deck Repair

+11

40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Alabama Professional Services, Inc.
4.0(
243
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Southside, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

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
487 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

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.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

A-frame homes are on the smaller side. While there’s no set square footage amount it has to be, it will usually come in around 1,000 square feet or smaller.

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