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"Great company, great work and a great price! They extended a patio and built a roof over it. We are hiring them again. Their work was top-notch and the price was fair and reasonable."

Dawn D on October 2024

We are a general construction company that specializes in home remodeling and outdoor spaces. The end goal for every one of our projects is to deliver a high-quality space that is on time and on budget.

"Great company, great work and a great price! They extended a patio and built a roof over it. We are hiring them again. Their work was top-notch and the price was fair and reasonable."

Dawn D on October 2024


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RDB CONSTRUCTION LLC

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RDB CONSTRUCTION LLC

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Free onsite estimate

As 30+ years experience carpenters, we are always prepared to take on your projects with precision and care. We pride ourselves on being courteous and polite, ensuring a positive experience from start to finish. Our approach involves actively listening to your needs and preferences to deliver tailored solutions. ???? We understand the importance of clear communication and collaboration to bring your vision to life. From the initial consultation to the final touches, We are dedicated to providing exceptional craftsmanship. ? We are ready to start, so contact me today.

As 30+ years experience carpenters, we are always prepared to take on your projects with precision and care. We pride ourselves on being courteous and polite, ensuring a positive experience from start to finish. Our approach involves actively listening to your needs and preferences to deliver tailored solutions. ???? We understand the importance of clear communication and collaboration to bring your vision to life. From the initial consultation to the final touches, We are dedicated to providing exceptional craftsmanship. ? We are ready to start, so contact me today.


Bex Construction Services

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Bex Construction Services

New on AngiNew on Angi
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12 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call Today!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call Today!


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Hanks Handyman Services

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Hanks Handyman Services

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Hanks Handyman Services proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

Hanks Handyman Services proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!


The Grateful Painter

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The Grateful Painter

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

The Grateful Painter, is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals.

"James was very quick to respond to our request for his services. He arrived when he said he would and completed the project in a timely manner. We appreciated his suggestions and thought his bid was fair. His work was exemplary. We would definitely hire him again."

Sarah R on March 2020

The Grateful Painter, is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals.

"James was very quick to respond to our request for his services. He arrived when he said he would and completed the project in a timely manner. We appreciated his suggestions and thought his bid was fair. His work was exemplary. We would definitely hire him again."

Sarah R on March 2020


Wolf Fabrication

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Wolf Fabrication

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10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our welding and metal fabrication and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our welding and metal fabrication and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.


Think Tank Enterprises

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Think Tank Enterprises

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Customers say: True professional
26 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

With over 10 years experience, Think Tank Enterpises is your industry expert in St. Louis, MIssouri and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. You can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Knowledgeable, efficient, fair price and courteous Work well done. "

Valerie M on November 2025

With over 10 years experience, Think Tank Enterpises is your industry expert in St. Louis, MIssouri and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. You can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Knowledgeable, efficient, fair price and courteous Work well done. "

Valerie M on November 2025


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Stair Artisan

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Stair Artisan

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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
24 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

With over 27 years of experience the staircase industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We are professional, honest, and always on time. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Stair Artisan a call today, we look forward to working with you! Facebook for more! @stair artisan

"Outstanding! Communication, effective delivery, not enough words. Definitely calling these guys again."

George P on November 2025

With over 27 years of experience the staircase industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We are professional, honest, and always on time. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Stair Artisan a call today, we look forward to working with you! Facebook for more! @stair artisan

"Outstanding! Communication, effective delivery, not enough words. Definitely calling these guys again."

George P on November 2025


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JNM Home Improvement

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JNM Home Improvement

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Customers say: Quick response
65 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

Welcome to JNM Home Improvement! We are a family owned and operated contracting company. We specialize in building Decks to last. We always pull permits and schedules all inspections. We use high quality decking materials (pressure treated decks, cedar decks, composite decking). JNM will meet with you to talk about your project and build you a custom deck. We also specialize in insurance claims. We look forward to working with you!

"Very professional, excellent workmanship, On time and on budget, awesome job i will be hiring Jesse again for other projects."

Chris B on February 2025

Welcome to JNM Home Improvement! We are a family owned and operated contracting company. We specialize in building Decks to last. We always pull permits and schedules all inspections. We use high quality decking materials (pressure treated decks, cedar decks, composite decking). JNM will meet with you to talk about your project and build you a custom deck. We also specialize in insurance claims. We look forward to working with you!

"Very professional, excellent workmanship, On time and on budget, awesome job i will be hiring Jesse again for other projects."

Chris B on February 2025


"Job was completed, as agreed to, in a couple days. All good"

David B on September 2025

Custom Exteriors will do what we say we will do. We do not over promise or under deliver. We base our success on honesty, integrity, and customer satisfaction.

"Job was completed, as agreed to, in a couple days. All good"

David B on September 2025

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

Enhances property value, ensures safety, and provides a sound basis for future construction.

Yes, building a screened-in porch on an existing deck is absolutely an option, although there are many factors to consider when adding a screened-in porch to a deck. You or the general contractor you hire will need to add a frame to a deck without a previous screen to keep it safe from damage. You’ll also want to work together to make sure your new porch matches your existing home style.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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