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Avatar for AWD Cabinetry
AWD Cabinetry
5.0(
21
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Franklin, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job. He was on time and did the job in a shorter time frame than anticipated. I definitely would use him again and would recommend his to our friends."
Furniture - Custom Made Project
Custom kitchen
Butcher block kitchen
custom kitchen and island
Custom kitchen

+30

Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Nate's Home Improvement And Services
Nate's Home Improvement And Services
4.8(
47
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceCarpentry Framing - Install+7 more

Serving Franklin, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Nate does fantastic work. He has a unique method of repairing and replacing porch and window screen with custom built frames. He has excellent attention to detail with caulking and painting. I would use Nate for much more than screens. His price was also very fair, and he is prompt to respond and follows his schedule commitments."
Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Avatar for Franco Landscaping, Hardscaping & Maintaining
Franco Landscaping, Hardscaping & Maintaining
5.0(
32
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Franklin, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Francisco and his team are wonderful!! Easy to get ahold of and schedule an apportionment and always shows up on time. Weâ ve used them to build us a patio, stone patio with fire pit and paint our house."
My Projects
My Projects
My Projects
My Projects
My Projects

+18

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
49 neighbors recently requested a quote
Miller Light Construction LLC
5.0(
12
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Franklin, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As a real estate agent - I am always looking for reliable vendors to help me with my client's needs. Trevor and his crew have always been professional and easy to work with. I have used them in my personal home as well. I highly recommend them for all of your construction needs!"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+17

Response time2 days
Response rate90%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gustavo Home Improvement Co.
5.0(
7
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving Franklin, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Gustavo Home Improvement did an excellent job remodeling our bathroom and painting the interior of our home. The bathroom turned out beautiful, with great attention to detail and quality workmanship throughout. The interior painting was clean, even, and professionally completed. Gustavo and his team were dependable, respectful, and kept the work area organized. We are very happy with the finished results and would highly recommend them for remodeling and painting projects."
Painting
Interior Painting
Interior painting
Interior painting
Interior painting

+38

Response time5 hrs
David Warman Construction
4.6(
20
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Franklin, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"David s company is great. Employees were friendly and knowledgeable. Excellent carpenters. Responded to all of my questions and requests. Company was quite busy but David was able to work me into schedule. I would use him for any type of repair or home improvement."
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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K & W Construction
5.0(
5
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Franklin, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an excellent experience with this carpentry company. They came out to repair my subfloor and joists, and the quality of their work was fantastic. They were professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything along the way. I also really appreciated how respectful and courteous they were in my home. The repairs were done efficiently and with great attention to detail. I highly recommend them to anyone needing dependable, skilled carpentry work!"
New house
New house
New house
New house
New house

+3

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
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Closet - BuildDeck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For Business+7 more

Serving Franklin, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can."
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

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. 

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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