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Avatar for Decknology LLC
Decknology LLC
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Pleasant Hill, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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Warranties offered

"The company is very professional. I had them repair my 33 year old deck. The deck is 12' X 27". They replaced the complete deck and repaired the floor supports as well as the fence . I recommend this company 100%. Bill and Pat Perry Blue Springs MO 64015"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
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Donigan Construction
4.8(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Pleasant Hill, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I don't think I've ever done business with a contractor/carpenter/handyman as reliable as Josh. He's honest, conscientious, competent, and a pleasure to talk with. Highly recommended."
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Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
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Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Clay Molding
5.0(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+7 more

Serving Pleasant Hill, MO and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"The work was done well. Clayton was innovated in creating a gate under my deck. He would suggest the most cost effective materials. He communicated throughout the process and kept his work area clean. If there is anything he is not great on the paperwork undercuts himself in pricing. I highly recommend him"
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

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

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.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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