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

Serving Jamesport, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1984

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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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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LB Maintenance & Contracting, Inc.
4.7(
53
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Jamesport, 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%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Palmira Design & Construction, LLC
Palmira Design & Construction, LLC
4.9(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Jamesport, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent contractor who organized a group of craftsmen - carpenters, plumbers, electricians, tile people- and completed two bathrooms in 3 weeks in time for new tenants move in. Great design ideas and high quality materials. Very skilled and high standards and worksmanship. Hal K Sag Harbor NY"
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+31

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Alta Renovations Corp
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Jamesport, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jose and his crew did an outstanding job on our extensive interior and exterior renovation, which included a new addition. The project covered everything from a new structural roof with shingles and skylights to new construction windows and doors, siding, a Trex deck, and fully renovated kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room. They also refinished a bedroom and installed beautiful hardwood floors. As with any large project, a few unexpected challenges came up, but Jose handled them with professionalism and kept everything moving forward smoothly. His craftsmanship is excellent, and he’s not only easy to work with but also patient and highly skilled at problem-solving. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire Jose again for future projects and highly recommend him to anyone looking for quality work and a reliable contractor."
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Response time8 hrs
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Avatar for Star Dynasty Construction
Star Dynasty Construction
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Jamesport, NY and surrounding areas

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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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Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Pro Master Construction, Inc.
5.0(
125
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Jamesport, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Being a retired carpenter, I'm very picky when it comes to hiring out work on my home. It's hard to find someone with the knowledge required who is willing to put in the time to do a job properly. Luan put the time in and does very nice, clean work. I would definitely hire him again. Very nice guy as well!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate92%
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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.

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.

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.

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.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

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