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Cransten
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Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"Butch is handling some carpentry repairs for us. He arrived on time, his work was neat, and his clean up was above and beyond. Looking forward to having him back for more work."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Lowcountry Classic Homes
5.0(
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Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

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"Tex Curtis was so helpful and patient throughout the entire building process. Whenever a difficult issue arise Tex and his team had great solutions that made the process less stressful. I am truly grateful for dedication that was shown during my home building process."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate99%
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Sentri Homes
2.9(
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Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"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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Enhanced Exteriors LLC
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Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"A representative came out and was very nice MONDAY said he would give qoute later that day or Tuesday. Today is Friday and still no qoute. I sent text Wednesday. No reply"
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Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

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My names Cayden Shadoan, I’m 23 years old. I have a beautiful wife and daughter. I have a full time job as a pipe welder in Sumter South Carolina. I’m on here just looking to pick up a couple extra jobs here and there in hopes of starting my own business one day to be able to stay home with my family more. I can do pretty much anything that needs done in or around your house. Specializing in building fences or repairing fences, any kind of piping jobs, or any welding. Thank you for considering me to help you get what you need done. Hope to see you soon.

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Low Country Fix-it
New to Angi

Serving Dorchester County, SC and surrounding areas

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Hello there! My name is Michael and it is a pleasure to connect with you today! Since the age of 15 I have been been involved with all aspects of Building and property maintenance. I really mean all, from building houses with my Father at 15 from the ground up to owning my own real estate, I have done it all. Let's talk soon and figure out a solution for you!

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Accurate measurements, sturdy materials, and seamless integration with other structures.

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.

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.

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 few signs that you need a new door frame include:

  • The door no longer fits properly in its frame and sticks or scrapes.

  • You notice cracks, holes, or rotting.

  • You feel a draft coming from around the door when it’s closed.

  • You find yourself frequently needing to make repairs.

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