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Carrington Homes Llc
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Carbonado, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Customers say: True professional

"Gary and Tom are a couple of down to earth guys who made our deck a wonderful place of relaxation. The level of detail to ensure a good solid end product was exceptional. We will definitely call them for future projects. Honest team, honest workmanship they are the way to go. Dylan from MRB painting (whom we had paint our home- outstanding job. introduced us to Gary and Tom. Thanks on that and Buddy the electrician completed our deck for lighting and hot tub and sauna electrical. What a wonderful full team of superior experience they return to the homeowner. They handled everything and it all ran smoothly. Thank you all."
Expanded deck, stairs and new roof!
Decks and Porches Project
Decks and Porches Project
Tom Rutledge Deck
Kitchen remodel

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MasterDecks LLC
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Carbonado, WA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2016

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Warranties offered

MasterDecks is a division of People Come First Construction Group, serving all of the Puget Sound area, specializing in composite decking, hardwood decks and multilevel decks. Our team of talented designers, project managers, and deck contractors provide a wealth of experience that is unmatched among Seattle deck companies. With MasterDecks, the construction process moves seamlessly from design to installation. Let us show you why we are Seattle, Bellevue and surrounding area trusted deck builders.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

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. 

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.

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.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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