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Mabry Construction
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Powells Crossroads, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

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"Very courteous to us and very exact and accommodating with the deck building. We are satisfied with the quality and completion of the job we hired them to do."
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+59

Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cameleon Construction & Remodeling
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Powells Crossroads, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cesar and his crew worked efficiently and thoroughly. Sturdy construction. When painting, they were extremely careful not to get paint on the screen. Porch was power washed before starting the screening. After completion, area was thoroughly cleaned. I am very pleased."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

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

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.

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