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The Contractors Group, Inc
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Gallatin, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"The project turned out great! Jim did a fantastic job of keeping me informed throughout the process and managed to beat the deadline by more than a week. We did have an issue with the toilet, but Jim found a solution without adding any additional costs! Overall we are extremely happy with the project and will high Contractors Group again when we finish our entire garage."
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BATHROOM
KITCHENS

+7

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Golden Rule Carpentry
4.3(
77
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Gallatin, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Exemplary! Jason delivered based on his recommendations and suggestions for our damaged fence and deck. During a bad storm, a large tree fell on our wooden fence and deck. I found good reviews online about Jason Mechler of Golden Rule and hired him. He explained the scope of work for rebuilding and repairing our damaged property. He and his crew worked hard and we are pleased with the result. I am convinced Golden Rule contractors are the best in Nashville because of Jason's attitude, character and work ethic. His knowledge, professionalism and respectfulness set him apart from several other contractors that bid on this job. His price was competitive for the work that had to be done. If you want the job done right, hire Jason Mechler of Golden Rule. His expertise on fence and deck building and repair is valuable to homeowners who are met with the hard work and challenges of home maintenance and repair. He is undoubtedly one of the best in the Nashville area and in demand."
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+8

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rain or Shine Homes, LLC
4.3(
56
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Gallatin, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Built a great outdoor Pavillion. Frank was easy to work with. Workers were efficient, cleaned up after themselves, very respectful. Completed job in very timely manner. I would highly recommend"
murfreesboro
murfreesboro
murfreesboro
murfreesboro
murfreesboro

+1

Response time2 days
Response rate96%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bearded Builders LLC
5.0(
2
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Gallatin, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We pride our company on remodeling expertise, reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Skymont Building Group LLC
5.0(
2
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Gallatin, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have worked with Skymont on several projects, as a Real Estate agent, and as a homeowner. They were very professional, well priced, and efficient! Highly recommend using Skymont for any size project!"
Sevier Court
Scholarship Dr
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+19

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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T&R Construction
5.0(
1
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Gallatin, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Home Run Builders LLC
5.0(
1
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Gallatin, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Home Run builders did an amazing job on my kitchen remodel. They were easy to work with and walked me through the entire process of picking cabinets, countertops, kitchen design and the finishing touches. They were detailed oriented and loved working with them."
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Custom Franklin Kitchen
Custom Franklin Kitchen
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+58

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Unfinished 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.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

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.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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