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Avatar for Dirty Hands
Dirty Hands
4.6(
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving New Melle, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Steve (owner and carpenter) involved from start to finish. Patient to understand exactly what is needed. Provides a great deal of options. Communicates every aspect of the project. Shows up on time. Does a truly professional job. Leaves work area clean, at the end of the day. Honest, straightforward - professional."
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+94

Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Sutter Home Solutions
Sutter Home Solutions
5.0(
15
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving New Melle, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Sutter Home Solutions to build a deck for our house. We were blown away by their professionalism, customer service, quality of work and affordability. This is a small, family operated business and working directly with the person/people who are doing the work is a huge plus. We couldn t be happier and will never look elsewhere for any future home improvement needs."
Nook and Doors
Wall Niche
Back splash
Laundry Room
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JNM Home Improvement
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving New Melle, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jesse and team did a great job on a closet. They framed, did new dry wall, hung no-fold doors, finished and painted. They do quality work, keep a clean job site, and are thorough. We appreciated Jesse?s professional and friendly approach."
framimg stairs
Handrail
Deck Remodel finished
Decking
stairs

+51

Response time10 hrs
Response rate99%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for St. Charles County Handyman Services
St. Charles County Handyman Services
4.9(
12
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving New Melle, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had Jim build us a custom wooden countertop and install cabinets in our laundry room and couldn’t be more happy with the results. His attention to detail, customer service, and prompt execution is unmatched and he worked with us to get exactly what we wanted. I would recommend Jim to anyone who has a project or repair needed around the house."
Double Doors and Awning
Backsplash
Laundry Room
Sunroom Fan
WheelChair ramp

+8

Response time6 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by8%of homeowners
Avatar for In 'N Out Construction LLC
In 'N Out Construction LLC
5.0(
10
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Closet - BuildInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving New Melle, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jose was timely in his response. Got the job done within 2 days of contact. He was professional, courteous, careful, and thorough. He cleaned up when done as well. We will have him do other work for us in the future."
fridge area
fridge area
work in progress
stove area
before job

+4

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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.

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.

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.

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