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Southern Decks
5.0(
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Serving Santa Fe, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"This company was so fast to get me a quote. Communicated throughout the entire process but most of all did a GREAT job. They came back a second time to repair the fence doors as well. I wish I had contracted them initially to install the fence around my property! Thank you to the team!"
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All Access Home Pros, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Santa Fe, TN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Allen did an incredible job installing a new deck at a fair price. His work was timely and meticulous. Additionally, he performed multiple small "handyman" tasks with equal skill and professionalism. Highly recommend!"
Bedroom renovation
Bedroom renovation
Bedroom renovation
Bedroom renovation
Bedroom renovation

+8

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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STL Woodworking
5.0(
8
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Serving Santa Fe, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

I am a one-man shop trying to put together beautiful and useful works of art with wood so that someone might enjoy them in their home.

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Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
King Project Solutions
4.9(
13
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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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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3D Custom Welding
4.6(
29
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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%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Midtown Home Improvements, Inc. (Nashville)*
3.8(
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Serving Santa Fe, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company was excellent start to finish. Their product, workmanship, communication and project management were all top notch. We now have a beautiful, high-quality, low maintenance deck and we couldn't be more pleased. Great value for our money. We will definitely recommend this company to anyone needing this type of work. Professional excellence throughout. Curt did our actual build and did a great job!"
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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