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Freelance United LLC
5.0(
3
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Kilgore, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Sam and his team were awesome. They gave me quotes and important information in a timely manner and never rushed me on decision making. I hired them to paint the skirt of my house, my front door, and stain some shutters and everything came out beautifully. I will be hiring them for future projects."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mass Construction
4.6(
20
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Kilgore, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was awesome! I had a complete remodel planned he worked with us to get what we wanted and how we wanted. Him and his crew were very punctual and responsive. I still have another project left and most definitely plan on using this company for the job."
Tornado Shelter Entrance
Tornado Shelter Entrance 2
Tornado Shelter Air Vent
Tornado Shelter Cedar Furniture
Tornado Shelter Ceiling

+31

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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The Basement Kings
4.8(
16
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Kilgore, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Excellent. Honest and quick work. Mr. King was able to get someone out on short notice, to shim/shiv the piers. They performed a full scale cleanup last year, and I will only use Basement kings for any of my crawlspace work. Best in Texas!"
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Faith Constructors LLC
5.0(
11
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Kilgore, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

"Ben and his crew did an awesome job. Everything from framing to drywall was done in a professional manner. They communicated with us through out the.job and qere always willing to.answer our questions"
Interior Prime & painting 3,600 Sq feet
Bathtub repair in apartments
Interior Prime & painting 3,600 Sq feet
Bathtub repair in apartments
Interior Prime & painting 3,600 Sq feet

+143

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

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.

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