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CBJ Home Improvement
4.7(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Reisterstown, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

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Emergency services offered

"CBJ Home Improvements did a fantastic job on my outdoor living project (enlarging deck, installing screen room, and building a patio). First of all, the workers that built each part of the project were Craftsmen! Each putting in their own expert 'signature' custom piece. Secondly, they finished the work within the scheduled time. I will get CBJ for all my general contracting needs! Al and Vanessa"
Concrete patio
Concrete patio
Concrete patio
Sidewalk
Deck Steps Repair

+49

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
1,214
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Reisterstown, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

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Emergency services offered

"I was faced with the daunting task of remodeling my 40 year old homes exterior. There was a lot of damaged wood and made looking at this project very difficult. The team at Home Genius were very great at putting my mind at ease when dealing with the siding. There?s were very intricate details in finishing my project and the crew really did a fantastic job putting it all together."
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
SIDING

+73

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
2730 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JZ Construction, LLC
4.9(
72
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Reisterstown, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jimmy was GREAT! Quick response and professional service. I really appreciate the way JZ Construction responded to my request with a throurough knowledge of my electrical concern. Technician showed up, prepared and problem was fixed on first visit. Thank you JZ Construction, LLC team. I will be sharing your information with my realtor friends:-)"
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+22

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Blue Crab Home Solutions
4.9(
89
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Reisterstown, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nick and his team were a pleasure to work with on our new deck build. From the beginning the communication was clear and their pricing worked for us. Would highly recommend to anyone needing any work done. I will absolutely hire again in the future if needed."
Decks
Decks
Decks
Decks
Decks

+83

Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
443 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.

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.

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.

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

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.

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