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Avatar for Papas Painting and Construction
Papas Painting and Construction
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Charlestown, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Was hired for many projects, painting was just one. Trim carpentry work was tedious, yet completed perfectly. I had a wide variety of contractors, therefore Papaâ s had to accommodate and work around many obstacles. My long list was completed on schedule, but most important to me is that any issues I found, no matter how small, were resolved promptly and without question."
Painted entire home
Painted exterior of home
Exterior painting
Privacy fence build
Privacy fence build

+37

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
259 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GREATER DAY HOME PROJECTS L.L.C.
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Charlestown, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

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Credit card accepted

"The guys poured a slab and constructed a custom shed. They took my vision and turned it into a very functional, modern looking addition to our home. They also built a modern looking fence to help us hide some AC units and utilities. They were professional and communicated through the whole process. Would highly recommend."
Response time2 days
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rafael Solorzano Construction
4.9(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Charlestown, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The job was done quickly and efficiently. I will use them for any projects I need to be done in the future. If it is something that they can work with, that is. So far, the price that I was quoted for this project was absolutely the best that I had been quoted by anyone else. Jose, was in and out in about 15 minutes with this project. Although it was nothing major he still got it finished quickly."
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+25

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Seavers Quality
4.4(
29
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Charlestown, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

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Emergency services offered

"Mr Seavers and his crew were fantastic. They were friendly and professional. Mr Seavers showed me other work he'd completed and did an awesome job. The job was completed in 1 day and wasn't rushed. He redid everything the previous people screwed up and now my deck and gazebo are safe to use. Seavers Quality was a godsend for me and I will be recommending his company to anyone who want expertise and Quality workmanship."
Handyman Services Project
Decks & Porches Project
Fencing Project
Flooring Sales/Installation/Repair Project
Ceramic Tile Project

+20

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Scott Wilson Carpentry, LLC
5.0(
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Charlestown, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Scott Wilson Carpentry, LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Scott Wilson Gazebo
Scott Wilson Wood Pens
Scott Wilson Wood Carving
Scott Wilson Chair
Scott Wilson

+5

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

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. 

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.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

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.

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