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Coty Dore

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Coty Dore

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25 years of experience

Hello! I work offshore and I'm looking for side work that will hopefully take off as a business some day. I won't get into anything that I don't fully understand. Looking forward to working with people and finding solutions.

Hello! I work offshore and I'm looking for side work that will hopefully take off as a business some day. I won't get into anything that I don't fully understand. Looking forward to working with people and finding solutions.


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Custom carpentry & construction services, with over 30 years experience. Master carpenter with completed projects such as custom built walk-in showers, man cave bar area, kitchen cabinets & remodels, roofing, and about any piece of furniture you can imagine. References available, free estimates. We can guarantee our prices are unbeatable and our work is unmatched!

Custom carpentry & construction services, with over 30 years experience. Master carpenter with completed projects such as custom built walk-in showers, man cave bar area, kitchen cabinets & remodels, roofing, and about any piece of furniture you can imagine. References available, free estimates. We can guarantee our prices are unbeatable and our work is unmatched!


Roos Fencing

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Roos Fencing

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Specializing in any and all Security Fencing (including but not limited to Barbed wire, Razor wire mesh ClearVu, Palisade, Electric fencing and much more). We can accommodate any other fencing needs also. Roos Fencing Values our Customer safety, security and satisfaction. We are an Owner operated small business with only a handful of employees, that work very efficiently as we accommodate customer needs.

Specializing in any and all Security Fencing (including but not limited to Barbed wire, Razor wire mesh ClearVu, Palisade, Electric fencing and much more). We can accommodate any other fencing needs also. Roos Fencing Values our Customer safety, security and satisfaction. We are an Owner operated small business with only a handful of employees, that work very efficiently as we accommodate customer needs.



D & J Fix Its

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D & J Fix Its

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We specialize in all phrases of carpentry. (Rough to Finish) We also do light electrical and plumbing. We stand out a complaint, because we take old-fashioned pride in our work. We take responsibility for our work. This team comes together to give the combined amount of work experience of 20 years. As owner operators, we'll get you the best we've got and possibly the best in the industry.

We specialize in all phrases of carpentry. (Rough to Finish) We also do light electrical and plumbing. We stand out a complaint, because we take old-fashioned pride in our work. We take responsibility for our work. This team comes together to give the combined amount of work experience of 20 years. As owner operators, we'll get you the best we've got and possibly the best in the industry.


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tnmpreservations

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Here at TNM PRESERVATIONS we specialize in Wide range of services needed such as Complete lawn care, Tree Trimming Removal, Roofing, Restoration Repair, Cleanings & Make Ready and many of other services for homes and properties from Residential to Commercial No Project to Big or Small TNM Preservations do it all

Here at TNM PRESERVATIONS we specialize in Wide range of services needed such as Complete lawn care, Tree Trimming Removal, Roofing, Restoration Repair, Cleanings & Make Ready and many of other services for homes and properties from Residential to Commercial No Project to Big or Small TNM Preservations do it all


Handy Ash

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Handy Ash

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I specialize in general handyman jobs that include carpentry, basic electric, plumbing repair, landscape clean ups, and no job is too small. Owner operated but can pull on an employee if the job dictates. The jobs not done till the client is satisfied.

I specialize in general handyman jobs that include carpentry, basic electric, plumbing repair, landscape clean ups, and no job is too small. Owner operated but can pull on an employee if the job dictates. The jobs not done till the client is satisfied.


Barnes Drywall & Design

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Barnes Drywall & Design

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8 years of experience

Specializing in Drywall Installation/ repair. Finishing, painting. Wood/ metal stud framing, site work. Turn-key construction. We go above and beyond to give you the best construction at the best price! We are owned and operated by Gary Lee Barnes Jr. with over 8 years commercial/ residential experience, we have the know how to get your project done efficiently and in a timely manner!

Specializing in Drywall Installation/ repair. Finishing, painting. Wood/ metal stud framing, site work. Turn-key construction. We go above and beyond to give you the best construction at the best price! We are owned and operated by Gary Lee Barnes Jr. with over 8 years commercial/ residential experience, we have the know how to get your project done efficiently and in a timely manner!


Honey Du's Handyman Service

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Honey Du's Handyman Service

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We are a handyman service, so we basically can do anything you need us to do! Pressure Washing, Painting, Lawn Care, any Carpentry work from hanging Sheet Rock in small rooms to fixing patches on walls. We also do Tile and Wood Flooring. We take pride in our work and have 25 years of experience. No job is to small or big. Give Jeremy or David a call today for your free estimate. We will be happy to assist in all your handyman needs!!!

We are a handyman service, so we basically can do anything you need us to do! Pressure Washing, Painting, Lawn Care, any Carpentry work from hanging Sheet Rock in small rooms to fixing patches on walls. We also do Tile and Wood Flooring. We take pride in our work and have 25 years of experience. No job is to small or big. Give Jeremy or David a call today for your free estimate. We will be happy to assist in all your handyman needs!!!


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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

Call a foundation repair pro to replace a rotted support beam. Your contractor will likely install temporary support to the area while replacing the beam with new wood or steel. Load-bearing elements of your home—such as the horizontal beams that run along your floors, walls, roof, and ceilings—should be inspected by a trained structural engineer. Call these experts the moment you detect rot, water damage, or foundation issues in your home. 

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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