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Goch Quality Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Berea, KY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the excellent work you recently completed at my home. The new deck installation looks fantastic, and the quality of the boards/craftsmanship really stand out. It’s clear that great attention to detail was executed, and the final result exceeded my expectations. I also appreciate the thorough pressure washing done on the front of the house. It made a big difference, and really refreshed the exterior look of my home. Throughout the process, your team was professional, reliable, and easy to communicate with. Everything was completed on time and with care. I’m extremely satisfied with the work and would be happy to recommend your services to others. Thanks again!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GreatView Contracting
4.7(
12
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Berea, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They have mowed our yard weekly for the past year or so, i have had them complete a few small jobs like tree trimming and bush trimming, they also pressure washed our driveway and sidewalk. Always fast and quality service and will continue using them for any landscaping needs we have."
El Cid Landscaping
El Cid Landscaping
El Cid Landscaping
El Cid Landscaping
El Cid Landscaping

+86

Response time11 hrs
Response rate98%
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Patton's Contracting
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Berea, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Quick response to my enquiry. Estimate was very detailed and informative. Met my schedule and performed the work very quickly. I would definitely recommend Patton's contracting. Very personable, on time and go good work."
Gutter Guard - Leaf Blaster Pro
Before  Painting
The bubble
After painting & fixing the bubble
After

+20

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unique Landscaping & Contracting, LLC
4.0(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCloset - Build+8 more

Serving Berea, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"I was grateful that they were willing to take on a small job of finishing some deck work. Kyle was professional and efficient in getting the work done. . I am very pleased with the work and look forward to calling on them again when needs arise."
Front Steps
Front Steps
Decking
Back Steps
Over Hang Finish

+29

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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.

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. 

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