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DW Construction
4.6(
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Serving Maine, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Derek is a fantastic carpenter/ builder. He is extremely knowledgeable & does a fantastic job. We had a 20x20 deck that was in shambles, Derek came in and rebuilt it correctly. He is an honest & hard worker. Will hire again!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!"
Rebuild Deck
Rebuild Deck
Rebuild Deck
Rebuild Deck
Rebuild Deck

+35

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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The Home Doctor
4.4(
21
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Serving Maine, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Shawn and his team were great from start to finish. I had three separate projects (two decks and a porch). It took them less time than I thought it would to complete all three. Very courteous, and very knowledgeable. Thank you so much for the job well done!"
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate91%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shaping Houses LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Maine, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Roof repair- Jonathan was quick with a fair, reasonable estimate. He started and completed the job quickly. I would recommend to friends."
Custom Deck and Fence
Custom Deck and Fence
Custom Deck and Fence
Custom Deck and Fence
Custom Deck and Fence

+9

Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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House Doctors of the Triple Cities
5.0(
4
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Serving Maine, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I need to replace faucet for laundry and utility tub sink. Need to fix connection issue from utility tub to sewer . House of professional came to give me estimate. Got estimate within few minutes. Their quote was reasonable. Upon hiring they showed up on time and completed all work professionally. Cleaned area after work. I would recommend them for work. I am in talk with them for another project as well. Hope it goes well as well."
Lighter color paint
Lighter color paint
Lighter color paint
Lighter color paint
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+5

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Cerasaro's Painting & Home Repair
5.0(
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Serving Maine, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
ST Landscaping and Excavating
3.4(
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Serving Maine, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

ST Landscaping and Excavating, proudly serves its customers with pride and integrity. We are locally owned and operated and pay attention to the details that matter most to you. These are only some of the many things that set us apart from the rest. Give us a call today! We do not accept credit cards, we take business checks, or cash only.

My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.4(
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Serving Maine, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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.

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.

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