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Donovan Arp Custom Carpentry
4.8(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+5 more

Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Donovan replaced my door frame within a couple of hours! He was responsive and able to think outside of the box when necessary. Really appreciate his help and will call again when the time comes!"
Full staircase
Double turn out
Ballantrae Bar Top
After
Pass through

+35

Response time3 days
Response rate91%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ryan's Carpentry
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

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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(
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

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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%
282 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jay's Carpentry & Remodeling LLC
5.0(
5
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

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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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JAG Deck & Fence
5.0(
8
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

"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."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Preservation Projects LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Top notch customer service! They?ve been cutting our lawn all summer and do a fantastic job. I?m planning to have some tree work done and will certainly have Preservation Projects out to do it for us."
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Before #1

+32

Response time30 mins
Response rate100%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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 can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

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