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Avatar for Ryan's Carpentry
Ryan's Carpentry
5.0(
37
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving New Albany, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"If you want a job well done, hire Ryan! He recently built a bookshelf unit for me. His workmanship is exemplary. He pays attention to every detail and creates just what you want. If youâ re looking for an excellent finishing carpenter, Ryan is your guy. On top of all that, he is polite and personable and ever so pleasant to work with. In addition to all of this, he is impeccably neat in his cleanup at the end of the project."
Wayne's Coating
Wayne's Coating
Carpentry Projects
Carpentry Projects
Barn Door

+13

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Papas Painting and Construction
4.9(
18
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving New Albany, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Pro was professional and his staff workers did a very good job. And was very quick too. They repaired 40 boards and painted/stained the deck 2 coats. I only have 1 complaint...I have tried to contact the Pro to get a receipt of payment and havent heard back from him. (I texted him and left a voice mail) also, the deck has 1 board that is not nailed down and is starting to warp. (I notified him of this too.)"
Painted entire home
Painted exterior of home
Exterior painting
Privacy fence build
Privacy fence build

+37

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
272 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Royal Property Services
4.7(
25
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving New Albany, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They gave us a good price. Showed up on time, and did a great job. It looks wonderful and we are very happy with how it turned out. We wanted trex put on our existing deck frame . He worked all day and got it done. He even prayed with us."
Before and Afters
Before and Afters
Before and Afters
Before and Afters
Before and Afters

+25

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
Avatar for Jay's Carpentry & Remodeling LLC
Jay's Carpentry & Remodeling LLC
5.0(
5
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving New Albany, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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.

Roof Install
Roof Install
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Royal Property Services
4.6(
20
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving New Albany, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very pleased with Royal Property Services. Ben and his crew did an excellent job replacing the boards on our deck floor and the top railing boards. Precise and professional workmanship."
Deck Rebuild
Assembly
Bathroom Remodel
Drywall & Paint Remodel
Deck Remodel

+25

Response time9 hrs
Response rate91%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

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.

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

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