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D & D Siding & Construction
4.5(
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Sweetwater, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

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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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Rocky Top Home Solutions
4.5(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Sweetwater, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Customers say: True professional

"Austin and Andrew are great. They arrived on time and finished the job in the time frame that was told to me. And they cleaned up! Will definitely hire them again ð"
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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East Tennessee Home Services, Inc.
4.5(
3
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Sweetwater, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 20 years of experience East Tennessee Home Services is your trusted choice for all of your Home Improvement needs. We take pride in our work and can assure your satisfaction with your project. Give us a call today for a free estimate. We actually show up

Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.9(
46
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Sweetwater, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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.

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

You may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.

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