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Mabry Construction
4.7(
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Serving Whitwell, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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."
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+59

Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All Around Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Serving Whitwell, TN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excellent work! Wonderful and hardworking men. Got to work and worked steady the whole time. Thrilled with the finished project. Will use this company again!"
Response time9 hrs
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Cameleon Construction & Remodeling
5.0(
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Serving Whitwell, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cesar, showed up immediately for 3 different jobs. Front porch roof remodeling and painting, porch floor & steps stone tiled, & deck painting. Cesar & his crew did a beautiful job on all. Exactly what I asked for and timely. I would recommend him highly! Thank you Cesar"
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom Remodeling

+45

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Houston Haus Building Company
5.0(
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Serving Whitwell, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tyler did amazing work completely redoing the top level of my porch and even adding a water-proofing system for the downstairs area! The new stairs look amazing as well! I couldn’t be happier with the quality and professionalism he provided! I will be sure to recommend his company to others as well!!"
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sentri Homes
2.4(
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Serving Whitwell, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything was great from start to end. Jeanette and Brayden were easy to talk to and straight to the point, they both made sure everything was to satisfaction and met my needs. Overall great service and I would definitely be looking forward to doing business again in the future for other projects. Communication was awesome !"
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Zjb construction
New to Angi

Serving Whitwell, TN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Carpentry is my primary background. Built cabinets and did custom bathroom and kitchens for 9 yrs. Switched trades and now have been an electrician for 5. Very well rounded and can tackle most of your needs

Chicken coop
Chicken coop
Chicken coop
Slat wood work
Slat wood work

+17

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

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