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Avatar for Goodrow's Fence & Deck
Goodrow's Fence & Deck
4.3(
109
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Tumwater, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have used Goodrow?s Fence & Deck for the past four years for fence post repairs. John and his team are very professional, prompt, courteous and well priced. We will continue to hire them for all future fence and deck projects. They are highly recommended."
White vinyl 4 rail ranch rail fence.
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White Vinyl Picket fence.
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Kirkland Style Cedar Fence

+72

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for All Angle Continuous Gutters
All Angle Continuous Gutters
4.8(
139
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Tumwater, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew was polite and professional. No nonsense, and had a hustle to their cadence. As a retired framing contractor I was pleased to see this efficiency as the job was completed in a timely manner. Impressed they took the time to stop and ask me how I wanted a particular aspect plumbed when in doubt. The job was done cleanly and it looks great. Highly recommended A !"
Roof Clean
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After
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Rugged Handyman LLC
4.9(
23
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+4 more

Serving Tumwater, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Kevin is a very kind and good carpenter. He tries to do the best job possible for what he has to work with. In our case the foundation was bad so there was limited possibilities he had to work with."
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
All In One Construction
5.0(
8
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+2 more

Serving Tumwater, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great job and great people!!! Good communicators, on time, great clean up when done for the day. Dry wall work, texture and painting are excellent. If I have future project I will contact them. I like it!!!!"
Office addition
Office addition
Office addition
Office addition
Office addition

+20

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Jack of All Trades
Jack of All Trades
4.7(
201
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Tumwater, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Warranties offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"Jack and his crew are fantastic. They’ve remodeled, painted and maintained multiple elements of our home’s interior and exterior, including installation of numerous custom lighting fixtures, cabinetry, roofing detail and deck installation and maintenance. I love that he’s independent and thoroughly human, and just a super sweet guy as well as a highly skilled pro. I’ve also seen his work at other people’s houses including beautiful stonework and full home restoration. I’m honestly not sure what Jack and company can’t do!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Topaz Remodeling, Inc.
5.0(
141
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Tumwater, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We chose Topaz Remodeling to remove our old deck and build a new one from scratch. Right from the start, I was impressed by Shalev and his crew. We choose to remove an old wooden deck and replace with composite boards and steel railings. I had a lot of questions to ask. Shalev graciously answered them all and showed pictures of recently completed work to give a visual idea of what the end product could look like. Even with a few delays due to weather, the team was able to finish on time and on budget. I would call Topaz for future projects and would highly recommend this company to friends and family"
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Kitchen Remodel

+63

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
300 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

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.

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.

Converting a carport into a garage can vary in difficulty depending on its configuration, the condition of the foundation or slab, and its location relative to the house. The process has a lot in common with a home addition, but you can often skip non-essential finishes like fine flooring, trim work, or even drywall and HVAC. The conversion requires experience with drywall, insulation, and other building materials to ensure it’s done safely and correctly. While it might be possible for a DIYer with the proper tools and skills to do the work, it is a complicated and potentially dangerous job. If you’re new to basic construction, it's best to leave this project to the professionals.

While it is possible to build a wooden carport yourself, especially if you are skilled in carpentry, professional construction is recommended. Professionals ensure structural integrity, proper anchoring, correct alignment, and the use of quality materials for a stable and durable result.

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