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Robin’s Pro Remodeling LLC
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Cosby, TN and surrounding areas

Credit card accepted

"These crew love what they do, nice and clean. They convey confidence and responsibility. I am very happy with the work they have done in my house. I really recommend them."
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+55

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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I Know A Guy Custom Concepts
5.0(
5
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Cosby, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

"The service went great. He was very good at his craft. They were very professional and on time. They get the job done when he said he was gonna done. Great guy to work with Highly recommend professionals."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FJ Painting
5.0(
9
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Cosby, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We have used Saul and his crew for two projects now. Do high quality work, late nights/weekends to keep the project on schedule. Even cleaned up our place from the mess caused by our sub-contractors."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Luke's Painting Company
4.4(
40
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Cosby, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Luke was a gift! He responded quickly to my call and was able to start painting two days later. He was professional, knowledgeable, on time and always cognizant of the fact that I was working from home while he was painting. He meticulously painted my entire house and it looks amazing. I highly recommend Luke, you will not be disappointed."
After.. what an amazing difference!
After picture of the beautiful entryway
after picture of the fence
after.. beautiful color!
Exterior Painting in Sellers, SC

+76

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Cosby, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
popping up.
The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

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.

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