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Miller Light Construction LLC
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Summerville, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"As a real estate agent - I am always looking for reliable vendors to help me with my client's needs. Trevor and his crew have always been professional and easy to work with. I have used them in my personal home as well. I highly recommend them for all of your construction needs!"
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Summerville, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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Emergency services offered

"There isn’t anything this man cannot do. On this day Andy came and added a 4 plug outlet on wall, put TV mount up, and put 75” TV up on mount. Under it went in a floating shelf as well. I continue to approve of his work, work ethic and overall self. Very pleasant and he listens to what you want done. He will remain in my ever so important contact list."
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Paris Mountain Contracting, LLC
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Summerville, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mark Clarendon owner of Paris Mountain Contracting and his crew did a first class job building my wooden fence. He was on time, did what he said he would and cleaned up everything before leaving. He knows what he is doing and built the fence to very strict Home Owner Assoc. Requirements. The quality of his work exceeded my expectations. I recommend his work and would hire him again."
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RHC Home Repair and Remodel
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Summerville, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chance is the one you want to get the job done! He’s dependable and goes out of the way to be detailed and organized. He has may talents from roofing to replacing floors. He is knowledgeable about landscaping and knows the proper ways to install drainage pipes. Thanks to Chance our house looks great!"
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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