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Avatar for G&B Carpentry
G&B Carpentry
4.4(
461
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Forest Hills, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was very pleased with G&B carpentry, very professional, work completed as promised. Kitchen looks amazing, the detail of the ceilings is my favorite part. I would definitely hire G&B again for my next home improvement project!"
Bathroom Transformation
Bathroom Transformation
Bathroom Transformation
Bathroom Transformation
Bathroom Transformation

+171

Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Golden Rule Carpentry
4.4(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+5 more

Serving Forest Hills, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jason was fabulous to work with. His pricing was well under some of the General Contractor’s I found. His work was impeccable no problems with it. He’s also worked on my deck, building a firewood stand, fixing fences, and general maintenance around my house for several years now. Can’t go wrong with Jason!"
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+8

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Corey's Home Improvement
4.9(
90
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Forest Hills, TN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I give Corey high marks. He communicated the date and time he would perform the work. He arrived on time and promptly went to work accomplishing the tasks described in his proposal. The job was accomplished in an efficient and quality oriented manner. I would, and have, recommend Corey to others and will call him again for home repair tasks."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate97%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MJ Remodeling & Carpentry
4.8(
39
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Forest Hills, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Moses was great! He exceeded my expectations in staining and sealing my deck. Shows up when he says he will. He offered to do additional touch ups at not additional charge. It's great to have someone with that kind of work ethic. I highly recommend MJ Remodeling and Carpentry. He also knows a lot of other highly qualified handyman if you have something around the house that needs a qualified handyman. His prices are very reasonable."
18x24 New Deck
18x24 New Deck
Home exterior
Interior bathroom
Door addition to home

+29

Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Liotta's Handyman
4.8(
28
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Forest Hills, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 20 years of experience in the industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Liotta's Handyman a call today, we look forward to working with you!

ORIGINAL PORCH
ORIGINAL PORCH
ORIGINAL PORCH
ORIGINAL PORCH
ORIGINAL PORCH

+343

Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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.

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

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