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Southern Decks
5.0(
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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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Hickman Handywork
4.7(
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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

"Richard Arnold sent a young associate named Tom who had extensive repair experience with 3-D as well as previous industrial experience. Tom did an excellent job welding my badly broken 3-point- hitch, tractor grader blade. I know welding but have never bought the equipment. My Dad taught welding as a vocational agricultural high school teacher. Besides a good repair at a fair price both Richard and Tom were personable and easy to work with."
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Response time1 day
Response rate92%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

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. 

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

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