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Avatar for Thrifty Dee's Carpentry
Thrifty Dee's Carpentry
4.9(
104
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Closet - BuildInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair+1 more

Serving Tallahassee, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted Thrifty Dee for a stair repair project for our rental property. We had a tight timeline due to a tenant moving in a couple of days. Dee was able to get to the property and assess the project within a couple of hours. He completed the job the very next day. His quality of work and attention to detail was phenomenal. His fee for the scope of work was more than fair. I will definitely use Thrifty Dee again for future projects as well as recommend him to anyone in need of a carpenter."
 Bathroomo Projects
Before / After
Before / After
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Before / After

+39

Response time3 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Gerrell Remodeling Company
4.8(
45
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Tallahassee, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"These guys stayed on task, took care of my lawn when building the deck, and stayed in close communication with me during the build out. Project was completed on time and gave me some great ideas on various alternatives I could go with regarding a pergola. Wonderful experience."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Scott Purvis Handyman
4.0(
27
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Carpentry Framing - InstallDeck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore+4 more

Serving Tallahassee, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Scott is a very dedicated, talented and customer pleasing man! He gladly came back and retouched the stain on the new front door he installed... 3 times! The door itself was expertly installed and his advice from the start was invaluable. Call him! You will be so glad you did...we are!"
fencing
Birdhouse
Trim Detail
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Kitler Home Improvement, LLC
4.6(
15
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Tallahassee, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the estimate through completion, Craig and his crew were amazing. He kept me involved and let me explain plans and worked with me to make it happen. They are beyond reasonable in pricing, efficient and clean when on site. My neighbors has work done based on their actions at my house. There's tons of companies that are fancy and play games, these guys don't. Do your self a favor and hire them."
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Florida Restoration and Design, LLC
5.0(
7
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Tallahassee, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Follow up to my previous review as at the time I had to leave town and had not seen the final product, the results were perfect, exactly what I was expecting. To reiterate, working with Adam and Rachel was great, they are professional, friendly, communicative with customer satisfaction of top importance. Would absolutely work with again. After removing the popcorn ceilings, painting the ceilings and walls, the transformation was dramatic, thank you again."
Master bedroom
Foyer
Fireplace and beam
Fireplace and beam
Cottage room

+6

Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
A and K Carpentry, LLC
4.5(
1
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Tallahassee, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to A and K Carpentry LLC! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high-quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us today!

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

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