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L&B Services
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Deck or Porch - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+1 more

Serving Leeds, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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"L&B Services did a tear down and rebuild of an old deck. They really know how to build a solid deck with poured cement footings, sauna tubes, and sturdy lumber. Bob was very good at keeping us informed of the work to be done and the timeline. The deck was done on time. It is a large deck (30x12) with 3 sets of stairs, dog gates, and skirting. The end result was a sturdy deck that will last for decades. Very easy and personable group to work with."
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Response time12 hrs
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Recommended by46%of homeowners
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GrayBridge
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install+11 more

Serving Leeds, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"Very pleased with this contractor. He gave me a fair estimate and stuck to it. He was also professional and showed up when he said he would. The job he did was more than satisfactory and I have no complaints."
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Response time2 days
Response rate96%
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc
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Closet - Build

Serving Leeds, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"These guys get it done super hard work everything was done right I’m happy with the outcome and my wife is happy as well Tejada remodeling is awesome and well done all my projects from now on"
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

There are a variety of second-story deck privacy ideas depending on your budget and aesthetic. For starters, you might consider fencing or tall privacy railing that masks a good portion of the open deck. A pergola or an awning can provide additional cover and shade. Outdoor curtains are an easy way to add or remove privacy at your convenience, plus they’re a wallet-friendly way to decorate your deck.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

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