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Avatar for Island Painting & Carpentry
Island Painting & Carpentry
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Northport, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I would definitely recommend Scott. He was a meticulous painter and went beyond what I had contracted him to do. I am going to continue to have Scott work on more projects this winter. He gets 5 stars from me."
Front Garage Butler's
3 car garage and guest apt.
Poor Farm
Poor Farm
Poor Farm

+26

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Edes Helping Hands
4.2(
21
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Northport, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Hired a new laminate floor put down in second bedroom. Had him paint kitchen walls and wood work, lot of patching done to walls before he could paint them, also had laundry room painted. Had him install new butcher block counter top in kitchen."
Edes Helping Hands
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Abraham Z. Cates Finish Carpenter
4.9(
15
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Closet - Build

Serving Northport, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 10 years of experience in the remodeling industry, Abraham Z. Cates Finish Carpenter are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from remodels to repairs. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Abraham Z. Cates a call today, we look forward to working with you! \nCheck us out on azc.onuniverse.com \n

Recommended by80%of homeowners
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WFA Woodwork
4.5(
10
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Deck or Porch - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+4 more

Serving Northport, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Wade is an excellent worker. He follows direction and makes appropriate suggestions for design alternatives. The quality of his work is exceptional. He can be methodical and exacting which can slow progress, but the result is worth it. I have had him do a few projects around my home (partial deck replacement, waterfront stairs, emergency interior repairs) and would have him back again, for sure. He is also not cheap, but again, the result is worth it."
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Bright Barn Doors

+7

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J&M Exteriors
5.0(
4
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Northport, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"J & M Exteriors provided us with professional and efficient service. They were respectful of our specific requirements for the work being done. They were also respectful of our time and communicated well about dates and timelines. The repairs to our fence look better than the original installation. J & M put in extra effort and details so that our fence is extra sturdy and we expect that it will survive any massive windstoms in the future. A great experience with masters of fence installation. We plan to use them again for future projects."
6' Black Chain Link
6' Vinyl Privacy
3 Rail Aluminum
3 Rail Aluminum
Cedar Privacy

+6

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

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