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

Serving Petal, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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"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."
Pergola
Deck
Pergola
Before Deck
Pergola Clear Roof

+26

Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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McGrew Pro Services LLC
New to Angi
Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving Petal, MS and surrounding areas

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Welcome to McGrew Pro Services LLC! With 8 years of hands-on experience in the home improvement and maintenance industry, I take pride in providing dependable, high-quality workmanship and outstanding customer service. My experience includes interior and exterior painting, residential and commercial cleaning, plumbing repairs, electrical work, flooring installation, and HVAC maintenance and repairs. Whether you need a small repair, routine maintenance, or a larger home improvement project, I approach every job with professionalism, attention to detail, and respect for your home. My goal is to deliver reliable service, honest communication, and quality results that exceed your expectations. When you choose McGrew Pro Services LLC, you’re choosing a contractor who values integrity, reliability, and doing the job right the first time.

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Woodworking FAQs, answered by experts

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

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.

On average, the cost to hire a carpenter ranges from about $75 to $100 per hour, depending on the type of carpentry, location, size of the job, and skill level of the carpenter. Get quotes from at least three carpenters in your area to determine the best price for your specific project.

If you don’t have a power saw with a blade where you can adjust the angle, you could use a miter box and hand saw to make the cuts. The miter box contains wide slots to support the piece of baseboard and other narrow slots to accommodate the blade of the hand saw. However, it’s tough to make non-standard cuts beyond 30 or 45 degrees when using a miter box.

Spindles on a deck may also be called balusters or pickets. While not as important to the structural support of the deck as the rail posts, they play a critical role in ensuring the deck is safe to use by closing in large gaps in the railing. For this reason, balusters must be no more than 4 inches away from one another.

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