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Avatar for J&T Construction
J&T Construction
4.5(
23
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Kitty Hawk, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joaquin is a hard worker focused on quality work. We have used him for several jobs over the last several years. Earlier this year he rebuilt our pool deck and added a tikki bar. Currently he is helping us replace several doors and widows."
Response time6 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Sanderling Construction, Inc.
4.2(
123
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom

Serving Kitty Hawk, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Hal, the proprietor of Sanderling Construction, is everything you want in a contractor but don’t often find. He’s honest, kind, knowledgeable, communicative, fair, and trustworthy. Even with his decades of experience, he has a youthful energy. His crew is hardworking, respectful, and incredibly skilled. Over all a wonderful experience, which sadly isn’t always the case with renovations and finding dependable experts. Very happy to have found Hal."
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Gibbs Daughters NC, LLC
4.7(
64
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Kitty Hawk, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"A+ from start to finish. I have a newer build that is just over 4 years old and the deck had untreated wood used that rotted out an 8x8 support post and several of the joists. Clarence, the owner quickly responded and was out the following day to take a look at the project. He was very kind and honest and said he would have an estimate within 2 days. He had his deck builder out the next day, the estimate (very reasonable) the following day and said they could start the project the same week. You quickly learn in the OBX that getting an estimate for a project this time of year is a lengthy process let alone getting the work scheduled. I reached out to 4 vendors (including Gibbs), and 2 never responded and one was way over-priced. If the project isn't large enough, the not so great contractors will lie and tell you they'll get you an estimate and never respond. THANK YOU to Gibbs Daughters and Clarence for delivering a new beautiful deck with a very reasonable price and fabulous service. Watching your craftsmen work as they did was very cool. They are quite skilled and great at their trade. I will now only reach out to you for any work that is needed on my home. Thank you so very much!"
New Siding
New Siding and Cedar Shakes
New Cedar Shakes
New Cedar Shakes
New Siding

+56

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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.

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.

While carpenters and woodworkers perform similar tasks, their focus differs. A carpenter is typically responsible for the structural woodwork involved in construction, such as framing, installing sheathing, hanging kitchen cabinets, and installing trusses. In contrast, a woodworker handles more intricate and custom projects, like building custom furniture, installing wainscoting, and creating detailed interior trim and moldings. Based on these definitions, many woodworkers can perform the tasks of a carpenter, but it's always best to discuss your specific project with a professional to ensure they have the necessary skills.

While you may have heard people use millwork and carpentry interchangeably, they aren’t the same. Millwork is a type of carpentry, which means that carpentry isn’t always millwork. You can tell millwork apart from other types of carpentry because it’s manufactured at a mill. Notably, casework is also confused with millwork. Casework is different because it refers to boxes like cabinets and bookshelves.

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