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Avatar for Home Genius Exteriors
Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
1,222
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Woodsboro, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Home Genius was very efficient with their work and did a great job with our siding install. The crew worked hard to get it done and we would certainly consider them for future projects."
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
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SIDING

+73

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
2672 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BLUE DIAMOND CONTRACTORS LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Woodsboro, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Josh Ramirez has been our handyman for multiple projects at multiple properties for well over the past ten years. He and his coworkers have provided excellent carpentry and minor plumbing/electrical services for a wide variety of projects, including but not limited to floor installation, siding repairs, painting, cleaning, tree removal, and preparation/repair of properties being put up for sale. Love the "one stop shopping" expertise he provides. Recommend him without hesitation."
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Cregger Construction Inc
4.0(
114
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Woodsboro, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The teams sent out was very courteous and cleaned up well once job was completed. Job was planned for two days but these guys knocked it out in 10 hours. Will recommend this company to anyone in need of replacing railings."
New custom stairs & rails
New custom stairs & rails
New custom stairs & rails
New custom stairs & rails
New custom stairs & rails

+62

39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
AMA Custom Design & Remodeling Company
3.7(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+4 more

Serving Woodsboro, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The repairs were completed as asked and I am satisfied with the original work that was done and he did come back to finish some items. He was reasonable for the work."
Downtown kitchen
Downtown modern kitchen
Downtown modern kitchen
Downtown modern kitchen
Downtown modern kitchen

+5

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

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.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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