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D & D Siding & Construction
4.5(
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"D & D Siding & Construction did a short notice job for me. They replaced all the soffit on my house. They did a great job. Had competitive pricing. Kept the work site clean the entire four days they were on the job. Doug and his son are also really nice guys. They exceeded my expectations. A job very well done."
Response time1 day
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Manibilt Construction, Inc.
5.0(
18
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"What an awesome experience. We received our quote quickly and deck was replaced with beautiful composite and black railing within a timely period! We would highly recommend this company. Our home has increased in value, but more importantly, a new friendship was made with Seth and his talented crew."
2nd story deck
2nd story deck
2nd story deck
Trex Deck Remodel
Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sterner's Home Renovations, LLC
4.8(
49
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"A very skilled, knowledgeable and professional carpenter that I would recommend to any of my family or friends. The price for my two jobs were justified and in line with other interviewees that did not have the skills and abilities of his company."
Deck
Deck
Shed
Fireplace mantle
Bathroom cabinets

+40

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Sterner's Home Renovations, LLC
4.8(
49
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company with 40 years of experience. We value honesty, integrity and treat your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients!

Recommended by95%of homeowners
Miller Light Construction LLC
5.0(
12
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have used a good amount of companies before, and continued to get the same result; no communication, always above budget, and never within the time frame discussed. Trevor and his team were the exact opposite of this. We never had any issues with communication, price, or time. We also have three small children and our project was fairly large. Trevor and his team took great care to make sure our children were comfortable, and most importantly, safe. 10 out of 10 will absolutely hire again."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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