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NC Deck & Railing Company LLC
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Whitsett, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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"Wonderful experience with NC Deck and Railing. From the first evaluation to the completion of project. Corey Mitchell's building knowledge surpassed our expectations and he was able to salvage, repair and rebuild our 35+ year old deck. He has built a team of trusted craftsmen who understands his high standards and no subcontractors are used. After years of dissatisfaction with various contractors/handy men we felt like we struck gold with when we found NC Deck and Railing."
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Deck Medic of Greensboro
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Whitsett, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

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"Deck Medic was very detailed in discussing the work to be done, making recommendations and explaining why. Theor quote was very competitive and the work done was top notch, completed timely! I strongly recommend them!!"
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Fords Siding and Remodeling Company, Inc.
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Closet - Build

Serving Whitsett, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

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"Matt was incredibly helpful in both the planning and building phase. He communicated very clearly expectations and kept me posted when something changed (as something always changes). Will recommend to others and already speaking to about other projects!"
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LaneShea Endeavors Inc
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Whitsett, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Elite Home Improvement Group - they did a great job, very pleased with the work completed. Will be calling again - they did flooring, door work, trim work - excellent, baseboards, painted, drywall repaired and I am so happy with them. Good over all - they do it all! Attention to detail and listened to me. Great communicator! Personable and trustworthy!"
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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. 

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