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Guerrero Roofing
5.0(
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Petal, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a great experience with this company. They contacted me regarding some roofing needs i had, and came out the same day to provide an estimate. The next morning they came and started project. Very nice, honest, and i was very satisfied with my roof afterwards. I would definitely recommend this company for any roofing needs!"
Complete Roof Replacement
Complete Roof Replacement
Complete Roof Replacement
Complete Roof Replacement
Shingle Repair

+31

Response time1 day
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.8(
36
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Petal, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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Clark's Construction
4.4(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Petal, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Very professional…made a house call just to see the space where the work was to be done. Showed up on time and kept me in the loop up to his arrival. Upon meeting Mr Clark, I would def recommend him and his crew for any work you laughter need. He knows his numbers and is quick to respond to all questions. I will def call upon him again."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

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.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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