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Avatar for Just Right Carpentry & Painting
Just Right Carpentry & Painting
4.8(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore+2 more

Serving Bay Shore, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Joe Woods and Just Right Carpentry did a superb job building our new deck. They were responsive, kind, and easy to work with. In addition to building a beautiful deck at a reasonable price, they left everything neat and clean after they left. They went above and beyond and I will certainly use their services again."
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+55

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for New Edge Carpentry
New Edge Carpentry
5.0(
11
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+1 more

Serving Bay Shore, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Customers say: Quick response

"Punctual, clean, and great pricing. Bob was great. He arrived on time, cleaned up and was extremely polite and courteous to my family. Bob installed two outside doors and they look great. We will be using New Edge Carpentry again for more work around the house."
Bifold doors/flooring and trim
window/floor trim and laminate flooring
trim installation
floor and window trim installation
sliding door installation

+1

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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LB Maintenance & Contracting, Inc.
4.7(
53
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Bay Shore, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lou is terrific. He kept me informed and showed up when he said he would. He was extremely careful about not getting any deck stain on my new siding and I was very satisfied."
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+47

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Telese Custom Decks, Corp.
5.0(
11
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair+1 more

Serving Bay Shore, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We couldnâ  t be more pleased with the job that John did on our front porch. He is an excellent craftsman. He gave us a reasonable price, was on time and completed the work exactly as we had requested. He left the porch and the job site completely cleaned. We would highly recommend him to others W&K"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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C & A SOLIS FENCE, LLC
5.0(
11
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Bay Shore, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired this company to install a railing for the stairs at the entrance of my house. Despite the cold weather, they arrived on time and finished the work as promised. The railing looks great, and everything was done very neatly. I?m very happy with their service and would recommend them to anyone."
Full yard installed
Full yard installed
Full yard installed
Full steps railings
Full steps railings

+16

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by30%of homeowners
Avatar for Skyline Roofing and Siding
Skyline Roofing and Siding
4.9(
48
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Bay Shore, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tom was really great to work with. I requested an estimate for repairs to the vinyl siding on my house. He responded to my request for an estimate immediately and was even willing to inspect the damage and give an estimate on Christmas Eve. His price was more than reasonable and he came back and completed the repair within a few days. His work was beautiful and he meticulously cleaned up my yard once he was finished. I highly recommend Skyline and will absolutely use them again."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Star Dynasty Construction
Star Dynasty Construction
5.0(
40
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Bay Shore, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"​A great experience from start to finish! The work Eddy and Berta did on our deck was handled with such care, moving swiftly yet thoroughly. They are true professionals—it is clearly in their nature to do an exceptional job. ​We are so glad to have found a small local company that delivers this level of high-quality work. Even though our job was a repair, they were able to get it all done in one long, dedicated day (all hands on deck!). They even threw in a perfect cleanup and a power wash. What a relief for us! Many thanks to Star Dynasty Construction!"
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+6

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pro Master Construction, Inc.
5.0(
126
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Bay Shore, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Pro Master is one of the best contractors that I used in 50 years a really professional workers that is almost impossible to get this days and will proudly recommend them at any time"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate92%
117 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

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.

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.

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