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Melvin Power Wash
4.3(
749
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Westport, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I can't speak highly enough about this company. When I called to arrange an on site visit for an estimate, they showed up on time and listened to everything I had to say about the job. I was given a written quote on the spot (something I rarely see from contractors), so I offered them the job. To my surprise, he said he could get started the very next day (a Saturday) and that they would be able to finish the following Monday when the deck had dried off. They arrived to start the job when they said they would, and got to work right away. I was concerned I would need to move the stuff we have on the decks, but they told me they could simply move them to the side and then move them back when they were done. They did exactly that, and everything was put back to its original position when they were finished. They were power washing all day, and were very thorough. When they came back two days later, they again went to work right away rebuilding the stairs and water sealing the deck. The stairs look great! They even added a step so the bottom step could sit more securely on the concrete (it had been resting on a cinder block before being rebuilt). They advised to wait 1-2 days for the water sealer to dry before using the decks, we paid them, and they did a great job cleaning up when they left. I wish all contractors we hired were as efficient and straightforward as the people working at Melvin Power Wash. I will absolutely call on them again when my decks need maintenance, or if my house needs a wash."
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
Remodeling - General Project
Deck Maintenance Project
Remodeling - General Project

+76

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Ocean Break Remodel, LLC
5.0(
19
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Westport, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ocean Break Remodel started our renovations in the Fall of 2020. Peter and his crew tore down our existing front porch and steps and replaced it with a new construction with trex decking and vinyl railings and posts. Their work was outstanding. Later that Fall they removed our hot tub in our master bathroom and replaced it with a beautiful fully tiled walk in shower. It came out wonderful. They also put down waterproof vinyl flooring in both of our bathrooms. They installed backsplash on the two long walls of our kitchen. Each task - OUTSTANDING work. This past two weeks (June 2021), they painted our utility room, kitchen ad dining room, put new waterproof vinyl flooring in the kitchen and utility room. This past two weeks they also built us a new deck (20' x 25') of gray trex decking with white vinyl railings and posts. Our new deck is fantastic. We are more, more than totally satisfied with Peter of Ocean Break Construction/Remodel. I can not express enough for Peter and his crew. They are a pleasure to work with, they are very punctual, clean and hard working."
kitchen remodel
Framing an Addition
finished addition
exterior cedar shingling Little Compton RI
wooden shingles siding

+90

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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On Point Home Improvements
4.0(
23
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Westport, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As a result of our winter storms, I lost some of my vinyl siding and a piece of the rake. Alan was quick in coming on site to evaluate, to give me a quote and to repair the damage. I really can't say enough positive things about Alan and his staff. They did a great job and they are all very courteous, efficient and left the site very clean. I would definitely use them again and would not hesitate to refer them to family and friends!"
Gallery
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Aponte Contracting
4.1(
34
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For Business+2 more

Serving Westport, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mr. Aponte did a thorough complete job. We discussed options and he gave sound professional advice. He was courteous and thorough and advised me of my various options. I would hire him again and recommend him highly."
Response time6 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.7(
31
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Closet - Build

Serving Westport, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"These guys get it done super hard work everything was done right I’m happy with the outcome and my wife is happy as well Tejada remodeling is awesome and well done all my projects from now on"
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+6

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

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.

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.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

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