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Eagle Point Building Services
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+5 more

Serving Gold Hill, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Eagle Point Building Services exceeded my expectations. They built me a beautiful garage. Curtis was wonderful. When we found out we couldn’t build where originally planned, he developed an even better plan and went out of his way to make it work. His crew was great to work with. I couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend!"
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Foundation Setup

+19

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MR. BLUE LLC
4.8(
38
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving Gold Hill, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I needed some doors put in for the animals. He did a very good job and even when I ordered the wrong door he offered to go to Lowe’s to get one for me. He was very nice and professional."
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+5

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pacific Builders Tim Hogue
3.7(
35
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+2 more

Serving Gold Hill, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This s the second time we have used Tim at Pacific Builders. He is very personable and easy to work with. He will bend over backward to make sure you are satisfied with his work. When he gives you a quote on a job he explains the variables and sticks to it. We would definitely hire him again."
Coustom base board
Dewitt's project
Dewitt's project
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stone fire place

+42

Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

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.

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.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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