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Avatar for Jay's Carpentry & Remodeling LLC
Jay's Carpentry & Remodeling LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving La Grange, KY 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
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Papas Painting and Construction
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving La Grange, KY 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 rate97%
210 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 La Grange, KY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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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+25

Response time5 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by43%of homeowners
BD Remodeling & Handyman services
4.8(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving La Grange, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He done a great job with our gutters and porch ceiling and columns poles. He is a nice patient man and helpful too. We glad that we hired him to do work for us. He is recommending and we will have more work for him later."
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+5

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
Scott Wilson Carpentry, LLC
5.0(
1
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving La Grange, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Handyman Connection of Newburg
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving La Grange, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We offer a wide range of handyman services for that fresh look, just maintenance or updates to keep your home functioning & safe. Regardless of the size of the job, we have a craftsman that can tackle it. Our services in the Louisville area include, but are not limited to:\nElectrical, Aging in Place, Remodeling, \nCarpentry, Deck Services, Drywall, Electrical, Fencing, Flooring, Maintenance and much more.\nCall us @ 502-795-2225 \n

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Deck and Porch
Deck and Porch
Deck and Porch
Deck and Porch

+81

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dave's Roof Repairs
3.9(
70
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving La Grange, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave was very prompt in inspecting our deck repair project. The quote was fair, and the job was started in a week's time. We are very pleased with the workmanship!"
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Decks
Decks
Decks

+14

Response time10 hrs
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

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.

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