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Avatar for Lavender Carpentry
Lavender Carpentry
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving University Park, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Warranties offered

"Jacob was exceptionally responsive and communicative and did fantastic work. We had a short timeline to get the drywall repair done, and he worked within our schedule. Because he is local, he came 3 separate times to mud the wall and sand it until it was right. He was always on time and very dependable. The repair job looks great. I will definitely use him for future work and based on his photos on social media, I will ask him to bid on any remodels we might do in our new home."
Response time3 hrs
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Luxury Painting and Renovations, Inc.
4.8(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving University Park, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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Credit card accepted

"Went beyond my expectation to repair my cypress fence and add a partial new panel. My fence was leaning and about to fall due to a palm tree pushing on it. Other contractors wanted to remove palm, or brace from my neighbors yard or just told me to save my money and get a new fence which was thousands of dollars. The other contractors made it sound impossible unless I would let them do more work than necessary. Luxury paint came in, never hesitated to fix the problem at a reasonable cost. The fence was straightened, three new posts, landscape timber at bottom and they made V around the palm with my neighbor's permission. It looks great, is secure for my dog and they cleaned all debris. You would not know workers were here. I highly recommend them."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Angelletta, Inc.
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving University Park, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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Small jobs welcome

"Did a terrific job installing picture frame molding in my dining room! The look is exactly what I wanted, he was super clean, fast and very nice-even working around another not so nice contractor who was also in the house. I would highly recommend and the price was great!"
Response time3 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
CrownMolding Now
4.9(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving University Park, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1982

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Warranties offered

"Todd is AWESOME. We added shiplap to three ceilings and casing around all the windows and patio door. Todd arrived exactly as promised and did amazing work. He even scheduled a painting contractor to follow him with the needed painting. A BIG thank you and job well done!"
 Angled Ceiling
 Coffered Ceiling
Mantel
 Angled Ceiling
 Crown & Trim piece

+18

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

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.

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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