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Avatar for Refresh Decking and Carpentry Services
Refresh Decking and Carpentry Services
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair+2 more

Serving Philadelphia, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Jack Fox is a highly skilled carpenter. We hired his business to add wainscot up our staircase and replace the plain newel post with a decorative box newel. He executed our vision perfectly. I highly recommend Refresh Decking and Jack Fox because he will deliver quality work and you will be entirely satisfied."
Front view of finished covered porch in Maryville
Deck and pad
Deck with lattice, before roof has been installed
Left side view of finished covered porch
Right side view of covered Porch

+33

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
D & D Siding & Construction
4.5(
26
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Philadelphia, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We recently had construction work done on our home by D&D siding and construction and are thrilled with the results. We had extensive deterioration on our dormers. Not only did D&D construction replace the damaged material they determined what caused the initial damage and took steps to insure that this reoccur. Their communication regarding the process was clear from start to finish and the workmanship was topnotch. I would highly recommend for any building or repairs."
Response time1 day
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Sterner's Home Renovations, LLC
4.8(
49
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Philadelphia, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"A very skilled, knowledgeable and professional carpenter that I would recommend to any of my family or friends. The price for my two jobs were justified and in line with other interviewees that did not have the skills and abilities of his company."
Deck
Deck
Shed
Fireplace mantle
Bathroom cabinets

+40

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Sterner's Home Renovations, LLC
4.8(
50
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Philadelphia, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company with 40 years of experience. We value honesty, integrity and treat your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients!

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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K&K land management and restoration
5.0(
15
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Philadelphia, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Customers say: True professional

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Banks job
Banks job
Niota job
Niota job
Niota job

+54

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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E and D Home Improvements
4.6(
35
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Philadelphia, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

E and D Home Improvements is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

tiling a porch
Feed bin pad
A few jobs
A few jobs
A few jobs

+14

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GRAMIREZ CONSTRUCTION LLC
5.0(
9
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Philadelphia, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"G. Ramirez Construction is definitely a top rated company! Ramirez is a Man of God and very trustworthy! Day one the deck was down in no time. I actually had our deck removed, lower part of the house repaired and the sunroom re-done. The deck and the lower part of the house was rotting as well as the sunroom floor. I was giving a copy of every detail that was going to take place, including the gas and electric company's approval in order for certain jobs to be started. The time frame for the completion of the job was two weeks and YES THE JOB WAS DONE IN TWO WEEKS. The weather and a scheduled surgery didn't stop this crew from making that two week deadline! From start to finish this crew worked very hard and long hours during the extreme heat. After six estimates I was drawn back to G. Ramirez Construction. I am so Grateful and Thankful I chose this company! They also blessed us with a few improvements we didn't ask for. This crew treated us and our home with the upmost respect!"
Exterior painting 2026
Exterior painting 2026
Exterior painting 2026
Exterior painting 2026
Flooring

+45

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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. 

Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

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.

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