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Avatar for GREATER DAY HOME PROJECTS L.L.C.
GREATER DAY HOME PROJECTS L.L.C.
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Serving Clarksville, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"The work was completed quickly and everything was cleaned up during each phase. Greater Day exceeded my expectations on results on getting rid of saplings behind the fence and final appearance of the fence."
Response time2 days
Response rate98%
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Jay's Carpentry & Remodeling LLC
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Serving Clarksville, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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We are your local remodeling service in Louisville & southern IN. Give us a call for your next Renovation project. We help you Plan, Design & Build. We dedicate our time to your project and deliver projects on time. We value communication and will walk you through each step of the process to deliver a product you can be proud of.

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Preservation Projects LLC
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Serving Clarksville, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"This company is Fantastic. Got the deck done and it is now safe. The price was great and the quality is beyond measure. Even having them back in August to stain and seal the new deck. Do yourself a favor and call them first.."
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Response time30 mins
Response rate100%
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JAG Deck & Fence
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Serving Clarksville, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"Alex was extremely professional in building my deck. He was able to come up with creative and effective solutions for the deck that will last for years. When receiving estimates for the deck, I got more than what I paid for as his craftsmanship was excellent."
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Rafael Solorzano Construction
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Serving Clarksville, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

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"We had them to do two bathtub and shower replacements. Very reasonable pricing. Rafael and his crew were very kind and personable. We are happy with our new tub and showers. Thank you for doing the job. Will call them for any further jobs we have."
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Response time4 hrs
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

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.

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 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.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

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