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Refresh Decking and Carpentry Services
5.0(
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Serving Decatur, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"Jack Fox is a highly skilled carpenter. We hired his business to add wainscot up our staircase and replace the plain newel post with a decorative box newel. He executed our vision perfectly. I highly recommend Refresh Decking and Jack Fox because he will deliver quality work and you will be entirely satisfied."
Front view of finished covered porch in Maryville
Deck and pad
Deck with lattice, before roof has been installed
Left side view of finished covered porch
Right side view of covered Porch

+33

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
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Mabry Construction
4.7(
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Serving Decatur, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

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Warranties offered

"Very courteous to us and very exact and accommodating with the deck building. We are satisfied with the quality and completion of the job we hired them to do."
Our Work
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+59

Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Spartan Home Service, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Decatur, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Spartan Home Service, Inc. 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.\n

Old flooring
Old flooring
Old flooring
Old flooring
New flooring

+46

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.3(
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Serving Decatur, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"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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Zjb construction
New to Angi

Serving Decatur, TN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Carpentry is my primary background. Built cabinets and did custom bathroom and kitchens for 9 yrs. Switched trades and now have been an electrician for 5. Very well rounded and can tackle most of your needs

Chicken coop
Chicken coop
Chicken coop
Slat wood work
Slat wood work

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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.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

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.

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.

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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