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Chris Pierce Construction, LLC
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Serving Sloan, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Chris did a good job was donein less than a week everythingall cleaned up. Beautiful job thank you. Would hire him againin a minute. Thought it was spendy but everything is today."
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Homemade Design
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Serving Sloan, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
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The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
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Serving Sloan, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"Once I sent her all the measurements, it took her a little while to get the options back to me.  Overall, they're good designs.  However, they're very simplistic and give general ideas for space planning.  I was hoping to have a better idea for sizes of furniture for the space and some variations on staging.  
Jill was very responsive when I did have a question.  I'm not sure how helpful it is to have a virtual design done.  If we lived in similar cities, I'd probably use her again for help with additional designs.
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DBI Contractor, Inc
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Serving Sloan, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Dittbenner Builders maintains the highest standards of project management and workmanship. We staff our projects with a supervisor and a team of the most experienced carpenters and other tradesmen. \n\nOur clients receive the finest quality workmanship and the most cost effective performance available, in keeping with their highest expectations and ours. \n\nWhether the project is large or small, we develop a carefully coordinated strategy that meets all project needs. \n\nWorking closely with the home or business owner we ensure that the project is thoroughly planned and carefully coordinated. \n\nThen we deliver top quality services that follow the approved plans, follow all specifications, and meet all required codes and acceptable standards ... explicitly, within budget and on schedule.

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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.

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.

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.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

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.

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