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Avatar for Davis Painting and Home Repair
Davis Painting and Home Repair
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore+7 more

Serving Oxford, MS and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted Terry and his son to do some repairs before we sold our house, and they handled everything I threw at them from finishing up an old bathroom remodel of mine to repairing the ceiling and trim in another bathroom. They repaired shingles and roof decking. They removed wood rot and perfectly matched new siding to an exterior wall of my house. They were easy to communicate with and kept my house very tidy, even in the spaces where they were working. Couldn't have been nicer to have around."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Built Better Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+5 more

Serving Oxford, MS and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Grant was hired to rebuild a boat dock on a lake. He surveyed the job, planned the job and started exactly when he promised. He discovered a lot of rotten wood when he took up the old dock and adjusted his plans accordingly. He got into the water wearing waders to complete the work. The dock and cleanup were completed a day early. I glad to recommend his company for your next project!"
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J&L Handyman Services
4.6(
25
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Oxford, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Asked for a tile shower and got what we wanted and then some. It turned out way more better than we expected. Our whole family enjoys it!! Highly recommended for tile showers as well as home repairs, gutters decking etc."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Braddock and Sons Remodeling
3.7(
12
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business+2 more

Serving Oxford, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr. Braddock is very professional, highly skilled, and provides an excellent value for the money as well. He is knowledgeable about the materials, safety standards, and supply costs necessary to build quality accessibility ramps that are not only functional, but beautiful. I would hire him again in a heartbeat and I would recommend him without reservation."
Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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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 deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

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. 

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

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