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Avatar for Dad's Construction
Dad's Construction
4.6(
72
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Fairmount, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an excellent job building a screen room on my deck. The finished product looks great. I would rate straight 5's if communication was better but then it's difficult for contractors to respond quickly since they are on the job all day. I would definitely hire them again."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Gutter Clear Solutions LLC
4.9(
55
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Fairmount, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did not have the required equipment to complete the project. They used various objects from my backyard ie 2x8 boards for a fence project of mine were used to make a brace. Accent stones that I had in a pile were used as a footer. They left unused materials on the side of the house instead of throwing them away. The project is now done-but could have been much better."
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17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Artisan Custom Closets
4.8(
137
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Closet - Build

Serving Fairmount, GA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Fantastic design and construction. Sales rep was also wonderful in helping to be sure measurements would fit our clothes.... long hang, tall husband shirts and pants, shoe storage, etc. Even designed a landing for jewelry box, wallets, coins, and keys."
After Installation
After garage flooring and custom garage storage are installed.
Master HIS Closet - Suwanee, Georgia
Master Closet - Atlanta, Georgia
Basement Storage with Handiwall

+305

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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STL Woodworking
5.0(
8
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Fairmount, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"STL Woodworking does AMAZING work. Greg is great to work with and always delivers an amazing product. I would absolutely recommend using STL Woodworking!"
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Miller Light Construction LLC
5.0(
12
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Fairmount, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Trevor and his team did a brilliant job with the renovations of the house that was not in good shape prior. He was communicative and available to chat at all times to provide updates. The attention to detail on all tasks is what impressed the most. He was flexing with his pricing and got the job done before estimated completion date. I would definitely use his services again."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Johnson Floors
5.0(
15
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Fairmount, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had a board and batten accent wall installed, and my expectations were exceeded! The craftsmanship is excellent, the lines are perfectly clean, and the installation was done quickly and professionally. Highly recommend HJ Flooring & Trim for any job!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

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.

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