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Al's Remodel
5.0(
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Serving Oakland, TN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Very well. Received my strongest recommendation for the type work he performed for me. Will be calling him in the future for several other projects. Punctual, easy to work with, personable, respectful of property, as we had discussed took repairs to level where I was comfortable completing. Appreciated his helpful suggestions that significantly updated my property ."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Painting - Interior Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project

+37

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by48%of homeowners
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Garcia Home Improvements
4.9(
10
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Serving Oakland, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did an excellent job my wood fence was leaning they straighten it added extra posts with cement to reinforce They made my gate functional. And made a gate on the right side of home Also fixed siding on one side of home. Very respectful he let me know when he was here even though all work was outside Always on time started project earlier than was expected and completed project in 2 days. Very very satisfied and I would recommend them"
Response time5 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Century 21 Construction
4.6(
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Serving Oakland, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

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Century 21 Construction, LLC is a construction company specialized in masonry and carpentry. Masonry includes brick, stone, block, tile, and concrete. Carpentry is available for new and existing projects! We also make wonderful pergola?s and arbors! Our staff combined has over 50 years of experience. We are local and looking to earn your business. Call us for a free estimate now! 662-274-9019

Attached Arbor, Outdoor
Attached Arbor, Outdoor
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Legacy Builders Contractor
5.0(
10
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Serving Oakland, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"Omar Hernandez did exactly what I asked him to do- replaced majority of my pool deck and two stairways. I unexpectedly requested power washing and hanging gutters on my covered porch, which he expertly accomplished. Omar was punctual and precise, from beginning to end. I’ll definitely hire him again."
Tide project
Tide project
Tide project
Tide project
Tide project

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Hondupaint
3.9(
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Serving Oakland, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband and I just recently purchased a home and wanted to add our touches. We hired Alex to paint the house and paint the kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Alex did an excellent job. The cabinets came out beautiful and the paint job on the house was great. He made sure that my floors and counters were protected. He was able to finish the job within the given time frame as well. I will definitely hire Alex again for future projects!"
Painting
Painting
Painting
Painting
Painting

+164

Response time40 mins
Response rate97%
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Braddock and Sons Remodeling
3.7(
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Serving Oakland, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr. Braddock is very professional, highly skilled, and provides an excellent value for the money as well. He is knowledgeable about the materials, safety standards, and supply costs necessary to build quality accessibility ramps that are not only functional, but beautiful. I would hire him again in a heartbeat and I would recommend him without reservation."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.4(
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Serving Oakland, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

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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CMT Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Oakland, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

CMT Construction LLC, your trusted partner in home remodeling. We specialize in kitchen and bathroom remodeling and other construction services, delivering high-quality craftsmanship and exceptional value to transform your living spaces. Let us help you create the home of your dreams. - Call today! \n

Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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. 

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

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.

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