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Kossman Construction
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+6 more

Serving Petal, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired him to build a deck to support a hot tub. The deck was done under the estimated time and for the right price. He was very professional and agreeable and efficient. Zero complaints. Already got him coming back for another job soon."
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Deck
Pergola
Before Deck
Pergola Clear Roof

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Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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DC Construction & Services
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Petal, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

At DC Construction & Services we would love to bring your dream to life, from the smallest handyman job to a complete remodel! We strive to bring professional service, consistent communication, and creative solutions right to you. With skilled team members our mission is to produce top quality results so that you get the very most out of your home.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

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.

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