Andrew Millsaps Custom Carpentry & Handyman Services

Jan 2016

Remove old shower door and install new shower door.

$300

Mooresville, NC

Jul 2015

Deck Renovation. Deck had deck boards that were rotten to the point that you could step through or trip and get hurt, a definite safety issue. Owner was not sure if deck needed to be torn down or if it could be renovated. I wasn't sure until the deck boards were removed to expose the frame. It was close but I decided the deck was salvageable and warranted a renovation. Rotten deck joists were removed and replaced. The remainder of the joists were primed with two coats of primer to extend the life of the deck, being exposed to the elements. Every board was checked closely and was reinforced with additional screws and nails, and joist hangers and lag bolts were added as well. The stairs were too far gone and had to be torn down and completely rebuilt. All new deck boards were of select grade and were pre-drilled and screwed so as to not split the lumber and have a fastener that won't come loose over time. I advised the owner to let the wet treated lumber dry out completely and then apply a coat of deck paint for added durability. Another advantage of using screws to fasten deck boards is they can be tightened down as the boards shrink from drying out.

$3k

Mooresville, NC

Sep 2014

This client had a 12' x 20' storage building he wanted to add a 14' x 20' shed roof to for parking a vehicle. Attached to the building was a 6' x 20' deck he wanted to cover for a porch area. He also has a set of french doors he wanted an awning over to protect his doors and the flooring of his building. He wanted a metal roof for the low slope application and low maintenance and longevity. Starting with the footings for the 4 x 6 posts, 3 bags of concrete were used per post. Concrete was mixed to the right consistency prior to being placed in hole for the footing. It is much stronger than dumping in a hole and adding water like you see on diy shows. Anchor bolts were placed in concrete so a base could attached to the footing, and then the post is attached to the base. This does two things, first it ties everything together to prevent the structure from lifting in a high wind, and it raises the post off of the concrete to keep the bottom dry so it does not rot. I am describing in detail what I do because there are a lot of shortcuts you can take out there that people do all the time be competitive time and cost wise that the home owner will never see. It's covered up with dirt, right? But the truth is a proper job is done in this manner. The beam to support the roof rafters was bolted with lag bolts and predrilled to prevent splitting. Ledger board was secured with three 4" screws every 16" on center. Roof rafters were 16" on center and secured with hardware approved for hurricane construction and attached by screws. Cross bracing on top of rafters, used as nailers for metal roofing, were installed 16" on center and secured with 3' screws which were pre-drilled. 2x4's were used for cross bracing instead of 1x4's so the 1-1/2" metal roof fasteners would have more material to screw into. Metal roofing was screwed down 16" on center and double up around the perimeter for high winds. Braces were installed with pre-drilled lag bolts. Not a single step was skipped in the whole process of building, and extra measures were taken improve the strength and integrity of the job. All of this takes a little bit more time but the end result is a job that lasts significantly longer. The cost breakdown for this job is 40% materials and 60% labor.

$6k

Mooresville, NC

Jan 2016

Removed old shower door and installed new one

$200

Mooresville, NC