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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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Golden Rule Carpentry
4.4(
81
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - 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%
2 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%
17 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%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, professional installations include reinforced corner posts to ensure durability.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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.

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. 

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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