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Avatar for Timbertop Builders, LLC
Timbertop Builders, LLC
3.4(
108
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dayton, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"His work quality is good and have no complaints about the quality of his work. You have to be really patient as he doesn't respond quickly to phone calls."
Response time2 days
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Doug Spohn Construction
4.3(
6
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dayton, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Doug Spohn was recommended by the architect we had design the remodel/addition. The first thing that stood out to me was his punctuality.  He said he would be over at 10:00 to look it over for bidding, and when he saw he would be about 5 minutes late, he called to let us know he was running a little late. He submitted his bid when he said he would, with the right amount of detail. He detailed the bid in order to allow me to do some of the work and save some money.  From day one on the job, he was here when the workers were. His subcontractors were great. They were all very professional, courteous and respectful. The job was finished when he said it would be. He was great choice, and we now have a friend in Doug. I would recommend him to everyone.

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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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A-1 PLUS REMODELING LLC
5.0(
21
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dayton, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very pleased with the work that was done and I love the way the cabin turned out. I was impressed with Rommel and how he was aimed to please. He was prompt with meeting me and getting me a quote, and a fair price. There were times when the items I purchased were not quite the right fit, but Rommel was able to make it work and look nice. Just one example is the light over the front door hung down past the door and Rommel was able to modify the pole so that it fit. With a remodel, things will come up and we had extra projects too, but they were able to meet our needs and do an excellent job. I would recommend A-1 Plus Remodeling."
Painting - Interior Project and LVP floor
Basement remodel.
Painting - Interior Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Painting - Interior Project

+182

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AAA Basement Waterproofing
4.8(
83
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dayton, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Donna and Jeff (owners) were hands on supervisors. They both patiently answered lots of questions and provided recommendations and resources out of their scope of business.  I felt confident that Jeff and Donna knew their business well and that my best interests were being well served.  I feel confident that they will respond quickly to any questions that I may have in the future regarding this project.  I would recommend them without any reservation.  I felt like I was fairly treated and charged a fair price for their services and the system installed.  Stated scheduled was maintained with proposed start and completion dates.
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Full Interior Encap Sys
Full Interior Crawl Drainage Sys
Before Crawl Drainage System
Before Sub-Floor System
After Sub-Floor System

+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Clifford Building Systems
5.0(
6
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dayton, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Highly recommend this company, so curiosity and polite. My expectations were blown away, the craftsmanship on my deck is absolutely stunning. I have already recommended them to 3 neighbors and will be telling everyone else who ask."
Response time6 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Horner Construction & Design LLC
4.6(
13
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dayton, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brad came to our home and completely designed us a wonderful outdoor screened in porch that is attached to our house where we now spend the majority of our time, and also designed and remodeled our basement area to a beautiful living space/ game room that our guests really enjoy. He was prompt, thorough in his work and very knowledgeable and helped us pick out colors and themes. I would highly recommend his services."
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

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 building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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