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CBJ Home Improvement
4.7(
155
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Woodlawn, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

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Emergency services offered

"Iâ m glad I pick CBJ Marketing Group to re-build my deck and to stain it. They also took the old wood away and they also did a good job in cleaning up and The price was very reasonable. I will have them do the next job that I need done. I recommend CBJ Marketing Group. Larry"
Concrete patio
Concrete patio
Concrete patio
Sidewalk
Deck Steps Repair

+49

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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B.C.G. BUILDING SOLUTIONS, LLC.
5.0(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Woodlawn, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

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Emergency services offered

"B.C.G. BUILDING SOLUTIONS did a great job on several project’s. They arrived on time and left the work area clean each evening at the end of the day. They repaired some dry wall areas where wallpaper had been removed and screened in my porch."
Handymen Project
Handymen Project
Handymen Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+55

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Blue Crab Home Solutions
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Woodlawn, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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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%
525 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J & W Brown Contracting, LLC
4.6(
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair+1 more

Serving Woodlawn, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"J&W did a wonderful job building my brick steps and concrete walk way to the front of my home. A quick quote and a great price considering the current market for bricks and concrete. Mr. Brown went the extra mile and I will be utilizing this company next week to replace the side entrance steps. I highly recommend!"
Remod
Remod
Remod
Remod
Remod

+6

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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

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. 

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

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