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Scalia Development
4.6(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Honeoye Falls, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

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"Mr. Scalia and son were so professional and yet friendly and approachable with my many questions I had. They were more than happy to explain things to me about the work they were doing. They were very efficient with their assignment and obviously experienced. I will definitely contacting them again for work that needs to be done. I would highly recommend them to anyone whoâ s looking for someone to build, repair etc. you wonâ t be sorry!"
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen

+169

Response time9 hrs
Response rate91%
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Pro-Tech Exterior Home Solutions
5.0(
14
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Honeoye Falls, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"You name it, he nailed it. Prompt, reliable, easy to work with, clear with his explanations, excellent work on the project, (power clean on a deck that badly needed it.). Very reasonable pricing. Less than I expected and we received superior work and customer service, I very highly recommend Pro-Tech Exteriors."
Response time2 days
Response rate87%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Renslar Home and Woodcraft
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Honeoye Falls, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Renslar Home and Woodcraft. The owner, James is fantastic! He has done many projects for me small and large. I have personally referred him to family members who have also used his services. James is so professional, courteous and detail oriented! His prices are fair and competitive. I am always very happy and satisfied with his work. I cannot recommend James enough!"
Deck Erie Canal
Drywall Project
Deck Erie Canal
Drywall Project
Deck Erie Canal

+9

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by80%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.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

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.

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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