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Avatar for Wilber's Painting
Wilber's Painting
4.7(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving East Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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"Wilber's Painting did a fantastic job painting the exterior of my home. I own a 1926 Sears & Roebuck Kit house. The house is the Osborn kit model and has exquisite detailed wood exterior moldings. The house is part asbestos, part stucco and part wood. Wilber's painters did a magnificent job paying very close attention to each and every detail. Wilber's replaced rotted wood. Wilber's repaired damaged areas. The painters evenly, thoughtfully and generously applied the paint to the house in painstaking detail. The painters were friendly, kind and professional. Wilber guarantees his work and personally came to the home to review the job. Wilber's painting is really an excellent choice if you're painting your house -- interior or exterior. I highly recommend!"
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+30

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Home Line Construction, LLC
Home Line Construction, LLC
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving East Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

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"Ardian and his guys were great. I had part of an existing wall cut out and an extension to my concrete walkway installed. Ardian checked off all the boxes when looking for someone to complete this project : excellent, timely work at a great price, pays attention to detail and the customers concerns. You really can't ask for more. I highly recommend Home Line Construction, LLC."
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+19

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rite-Way Home Improvements
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving East Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are beyond happy with our new deck from Riteway Home Improvement! The craftsmanship is absolutely beautiful, and the whole process was smooth and stress-free. Huge thank you to the team"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
214 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Glass by Ro
5.0(
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving East Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"Very professional and really knew what they were doing.I had broken a large window that was a built in frame and he knew exactly what to do.He got back to me right away and got the job done within a few days. Would definitely use him again.Very reasonable prices!"
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Mirror table repair

+1

Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
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Supreme Pro Construction
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving East Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job was done within the time estimated and came in on budget. When the building inspector compliments your contractor, you know you made the right choice."
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Deck Remodeling

+47

Response time9 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Pro Master Construction NJ, LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving East Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"What a pleasure to do business with a company that answers calls quickly, shows up when they say they will and does the work as contracted.Pro Master Construction is always professional and their price are reasonable. I highly recommend Pro Master Construction."
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+71

Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
153 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GST carpentry
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving East Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was an absolute pleasure working with GST Carpentry and Lester! Lester was dedicated to ensuring my dining room vision was brought to life. His work exceeded all of my expectations. I could not recommend this company enough! From start to finish all of the details were discussed with me. Lester sent photo updates throughout the day so I could see the progress. He even went above and beyond to leave my home clean after finishing for the day."
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Response time1 day
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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