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Brothers Carpentry & Paint
4.9(
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job! It was clear they are experienced carpenters and painters and take pride in producing quality results. Brothers Carpentry and Paint replaced one exterior door with framing and replaced several interior doors. This included new knobs and for some doors, new hinges. They also painted many of the interior doors. They also made some sheet rock and baseboard repairs for us. Carlos was wonderful to work with, professional and patiently answered any questions I had. Will definitely call them for future projects and would highly recommend them!"
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+9

Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
Six A's Handyman Service
4.7(
137
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Allen is very reliable, responsible and skilled, completing work from carpentry to painting, in my home. He did an amazing job on a multitude of projects - He installed two wood handrails, hand cut pickets, and put in a wood post. In addition to this, he installed a garage hook, stain painted my outdoor deck, resealed the silicone around the glass of the shower, sealed my garage floor, fixed baseboards and shoe molding, installed bathroom hooks, and replaced the chipped tile in my shower. I highly recommend his services and would definitely hire him again. Lastly, Tabatha does a great job of scheduling."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Register's Repair Service
5.0(
23
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alan and his team made our deck dreams come true! Our new deck was built in under a weeks time. His team was so efficient and we were amazed at how quickly his team worked. Alan listened to our initial ideas, provided suggestions and ultimately produced just what we were looking for on schedule and on budget. Thank you!!"
Deck before work began:
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cobra Deck And Concrete Restoration
4.4(
119
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Quality of carpentry workmanship on new deck railings and steps - 5 stars Quality of workmanship on cleaning and staining deck - 2 1/2 stars Quality of customer service in the form of communications - 1 s"
Deck stained with our Hickory sealant.
After deck power washed and stained.
Backyard Patio
Before and after paver steps
Deck before cleaning, old gray wood.

+16

Response time4 days
Response rate96%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Leon Home Repairs
4.4(
635
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work done by Leon Home Repairs, Inc. was incredible. They were fast, professional, knowledgeable and so communicative. They made sure that everything was to our liking and I highly recommend using only this company for all your home repair needs."
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Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, using certified lumber and engineered wood products for reduced environmental impact.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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.

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

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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