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Avatar for 4 Pillar Fix
4 Pillar Fix
5.0(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Akron, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Steve did a nice job but took about twice as long as I might have expected the job to take. I had a piece of Wayfair cubicle furniture to assemble and 4 pictures to hang and it to 4.25 hours to complete. Steve was polite and professional."
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Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by41%of homeowners
Avatar for Born Construction, LLC
Born Construction, LLC
4.9(
4
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Akron, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Traditional carpentry and modern methodology. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job.

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Under the Sun Painting, LLC
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For BusinessExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore+1 more

Serving Akron, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mike is both professional and personable. He accepted the daunting task of painting my dark red cabinets white, and he did a fantastic job. He paid close atttention to detail, which made the finished product exceptional. I intend to use Under the Sun Painting for projects in the future."
Kitchen cabinets
Kitchen
Wall stripes
Two greens meet
Faux finish

+11

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Duenas, LLC
Duenas, LLC
5.0(
9
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Closet - Build

Serving Akron, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Luis and his son did an amazing job. They powerwashed and stained my deck and brought new lift to it. Then while digging to create a patio situation under the deck, they found the deck did not have concrete footers holding it up! They created the concrete footings to fix and secure the deck. These men are thorough and professional and I would highly recommend to anyone!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate85%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Asper's Handyman Services
5.0(
4
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Akron, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Mike and his son did amazing work, they rebuilt my back deck into an amazing area. Mike had very responsible prices and will hire him again to do some odds and ends that need done in the house."
Door replacement
New door
New door
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+84

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wesbridge Builders LLC
5.0(
7
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Akron, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Wesbridge Builders is a very trustworthy and reliable contractor. They have many years of experience in all aspects related to home construction and remodeling. Their craftsmanship is of high quality. I have worked with them on many projects over the years and would highly recommend Wesbridge Builders to anyone!"
Response time2 days
Response rate93%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

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.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

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.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

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