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S & M Customs
4.4(
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Serving Lafayette, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He cam over and looked at the job and never gave me an estimate. I have not heard from him at all. hired another contractor and the job is now complete...plus some other work that I wanted done."
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Rain or Shine Homes, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Lafayette, 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"
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Response time2 days
Response rate96%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CMT Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Lafayette, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are super pleased with recent home renovations Trey and his team at CMT Construction did for us. Ceiling repairs were done with extra care to identify and address the root cause for the leaks coming from an attic vent. Pressure tested and real-world rainstorms proved their quality work. A combination of new window sash kits for severely damaged windows and repairs to others helped save us money. Fresh paint, caulking and wood repairs have our 19 year old house looking new again. The crew was very professional, punctual and communicated very well with us. It took about 5 days to get everything done, and we were kind of sad when it was time for the guys to wrap things up. We found CMT through an Angi bid and are so glad we picked these guys for the best combo of value, quality and timing. We would recommend them to others and are planning more painting and remodeling jobs with CMT."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Riggins Painting
4.9(
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Serving Lafayette, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

"So pleased with the whole experience. I was moving in to a "new" house which was decorated in colors not of my taste. I found Riggins Painting on Angie's List and hired them. The reviews were correct. These guys were great. Austin came out to walk the house with me and the painters started a couple of days later. There was a little hitch on the first day but the crew worked through the weekend to make sure that my finish deadline was met. They were so accommodating with a special request that I had and when it turned out that there was additional unplanned work to do and when I decided on the last day that I hated the bathroom color and asked them to redo it in another color. The crew was great. So polite, so easy to work with. I will definitely use them again when I do the rest of the house."
Exterior Painting
Interior Painting
Epoxy Garage Floor
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Davis Residential Contractor
5.0(
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Serving Lafayette, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The company was professional, service was timely. The owner called me that day and sent a tech out the same day to get my project done. It turned out really nice. Will definitely use the company again for future projects!"
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Unfinished stairwell
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+26

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Prodigy Roofing
4.9(
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Serving Lafayette, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris and his team are as good as it gets. They are everything you want in a contractor: honest, fair, on time, hard working, accessible, reasonably priced, etc. Prodigy has expertise in hardie board and cedar siding. They completed the job in 3 days when I believe it would have taken most crews 1 or 2 days longer. Chris communicated with me all along the way and never left me guessing about anything. This is a first class business and I highly recommend them!"
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

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