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Asper's Handyman Services
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Ashland, 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
Old door
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+84

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
John's Small Jobs Services
3.2(
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Ashland, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"John and his team have been great to work with. They are helping us on a multiple-property project and have been fair priced, extremely communicative, and reliable across several workstreams including drywall, electrical, tear-outs, decking, and general contracting work."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
132 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fisher's Enterprise, LLC
5.0(
1
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Ashland, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Welcome to Fisher's Backyard Structures. We proudly provide the highest quality of service and Amish craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Give us a call, Text or email today, and let us get started!

8x18 Vinyl pergola w/ EZshade canopy
8x18 Vinyl pergola w/ EZshade canopy
8x18 Vinyl pergola w/ EZshade canopy
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14x16 Alpine Pavilion

+13

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
174
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Ashland, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had cracks in the dyed mortar of the bricks above our garage. Grady took the time to match the color, even with the color having aged 10 years, and you would not even be able to tell that there was new mortar. If your project is anything like ours, you will not be disappointed."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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TAS Contracting and Mechanical Solutions
New to Angi
Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Ashland, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

We are a family owned and operated company that works closely together to provide the best service possible for every customer we have the opportunity of servicing. \nAt TAS we provide high quality work for an affordable cost to our customers \nWhether you are looking for a remodel of your home or a specific project like HVAC, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, service and install; we have someone ready for the job.\nCan supply approximate pricing via photo or through messaging. \nOwner: my name is Blayze, I am 25 years old and have been part of the HVAC Industry for 7 years. I was a salesman and store manager for a HVAC supplier for 2-3 of those years that gave me knowledge of what products in the industry are best quality. you can be assured that you are getting the best of the best when it comes to quality. I work closely with my younger brother Ryder who has also been in the industry for 5 years and is a Ductwork master. We both look forward to meeting with you in the future

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

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