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Handy Andy Construction, LLC
4.4(
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+7 more

Serving Laurens, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

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"Andrew and his guys were amazing!! They built us a new deck and tied it into our ramp from the back door. The deck is sturdy and gorgeous. They wrapped it and framed it!! I am so very happy!! He will be my go to now for any work we need."
Response time8 hrs
65 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Adam's Carpentry
4.5(
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Laurens, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Adam's Carpentry is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time2 hrs
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ELI THE HANDYMAN SPECIALIST LLC
4.3(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Laurens, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I need decking for a 15 year old 16x24 foot deck replaced. Upon removal of the rotten decking it was discovered that many of the supports were also rotten, Eli was able to replace or repair all the cross beams and supports. He replaced all the decking and lattice work. The deck is now structurally more sound than before and saved me a lot of money instead of building a whole new deck. I am more than pleased with Eli and his work ethic and attitude. I highly recommend Eli for any and all of your indoor and outdoor projects."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Collins Creations
5.0(
7
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Laurens, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Collinsâ Creation has done a number of projects at my house. In addition to building my deck and porch, they made new shutters for my house, hung new attic stairs and painted several rooms. They are very professional, friendly and hard working. Their prices are reasonable."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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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