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Brindley's Brush & Build
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Philpot, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

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"Brindley was incredible! I'm not sure I have ever seen anyone as industrious and thorough. He stayed true to his estimate. He prepped the deck, replaced the weather damaged planks and spindles. Everything was done in a timely manner. I could not be more pleased. Photos available."
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Man Cave Essentials
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Philpot, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mancave Essentials did a fantastic job on our new deck. Very professional. I will call on Mancave Essentials ANYTIME I have a home improvement project. Definitely recommend them!"
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.9(
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Philpot, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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Oaks Handyman
New to Angi
Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair+2 more

Serving Philpot, KY and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

With over 30 years of experience in carpentry, construction, roofing, and general handyman services, I’m here to help with projects around your home. If you need repairs, improvements, or maintenance, I would be happy to take care of it for you. Reliable, experienced, and ready to get the job done right.

Safeway Trim Specialties
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For BusinessGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business+5 more

Serving Philpot, KY and surrounding areas

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We are a husband/wife team that have been doing all stages of wood working for over 30 years. We are master carpenters in all areas of remodeling and home improvements. We offer full references with guarantees on our work. We offer every stage of remodeling from custom closet revamps to curved staircases. We are you one stop wood working and remodeling pair.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

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