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Avatar for Southern Decks
Southern Decks
5.0(
28
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Santa Fe, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Southern Decks was an absolute joy to work with! They are professional, timely, communicative and above all, do excellent work. I know who I will be using for all of my future deck builds. Thank you Frank, Marlon and the rest of your crew!"
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All Access Home Pros, LLC
5.0(
18
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Santa Fe, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Allen made my house look amazing. We had some rotting wood posts on the porch, and as he got into the work, it was worse than we thought. Since some of the damage was on the porch roof, he took photos of the damage and of the repairs step by step so we knew exactly what he was doing. He did some exterior painting and pressure washing as well. We have a LOT of concrete and it was a BIG undertaking! Since it had not been washed in over a decade, I wondered if it could even look any better. Allen got our driveway cleaner than I imagined, my porch and exterior painting look AMAZING , and he did everything in a timely manner. He was punctual and professional, and he worked long hours in the scorching heat to get the job done. I highly recommend him!"
Bedroom renovation
Bedroom renovation
Bedroom renovation
Bedroom renovation
Bedroom renovation

+8

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hickman Handywork
4.7(
35
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Santa Fe, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Thomas showed up each day exactly on time. He was courteous and answered all of my questions. Tom took time explaining the damage that would need repairing and how he thought it should be done. His work is meticulous and his attention to detail refreshing. I'll upload pictures once the deck staining is complete, but I am very happy with the work."
Response time7 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
King Project Solutions
4.9(
13
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Santa Fe, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"Mr. King was highly professional and courteous. He presented a detailed estimate and stuck to it. He kept me updated on the progress of the project. He was flexible and agreed to a change in the project after it was started. His workmanship was excellent. I only know a little about carpentry, but I could tell that his work was very good. I highly recommend this company."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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3D Custom Welding
4.6(
29
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Santa Fe, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rich did a welding job for me on a metal chair. He was easy to talk to at the beginning and end of the job. While he had my chair, there was a delay in getting it done due to him not having the right tool with him. Once I told him that I was disappointed by the delay, he said that he misunderstood the time frame and then worked to make it right. So just make sure to be clear on the time expectation and you should be fine. Good handiwork!"
Lake House
Lake House
Lake House
Lake House
Lake House

+9

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

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.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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