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Just Right Carpentry & Painting
4.7(
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Serving Dix Hills, NY and surrounding areas

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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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Response time10 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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New Edge Carpentry
5.0(
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Serving Dix Hills, 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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LB Maintenance & Contracting, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Dix Hills, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Luke from LB contracting was a pleasure to work with. He was prompt. He was pleasant. He was professional and the work was exactly as he described. I will use him without hesitation for any other work I have around the house. I highly recommend"
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+47

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Eled Construction
5.0(
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Serving Dix Hills, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Led contacted me right away and came to my house the next day to review the work. My 25 year old mahogany deck had seen better days, and was in need of refreshing. Led and his man hammered every nail flush, sanded the entire 500 sq/ft deck and then power washed it to remove all of the "dust" from the sanding. They did a great job, worked hard and cleaned up perfectly afterwards. I would hire him again for any deck, roof, siding or any general carpentry work."
Roofing project
Roof repair asphalt shingle install
Flat roof repair
Flat roof repair
Flat roof

+444

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Starkie Brothers Landscaping Inc
4.9(
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Serving Dix Hills, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have worked with John Starkie twice. Once he did our landscaping in our front yard, and the second time we hired him to do a huge masonry job in our backyard and driveway. He responds the same day, always- within an hour. John is brilliant. Genius designer. He was present on our job multiple times a day for the duration. He is meticulous. His men are meticulous and worked 10 hours a day to get the job done in time for a party. Our yard is beyond gorgeous- cars stop often to look in and see the work . Bravo to John and his team. Would hire again and again for everything."
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+5

Response time11 hrs
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C & A SOLIS FENCE, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Dix Hills, NY and surrounding areas

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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."
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Full yard installed
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Full steps railings

+16

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Recommended by30%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

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. 

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.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

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.

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