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Hepp Landscaping
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Aspinwall, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hepp Landscaping did and excellent job. The task was completed swiftly and with quality results. They are definitely my top choice for future landscaping needs. Thanks guys."
Response time1 day
137 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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C&MGage Construction
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair+4 more

Serving Aspinwall, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Michael Gage and his team may have been one of the best contractors I have worked with over my entire 60 year career as a civil /construction professional engineer...they paid attention to details and wanted to ensure we were satisfied with the work. Highly recommend this firm..."
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Staircase Project nearly complete

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Response time2 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Random Remodeling
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Aspinwall, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

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Warranties offered

"He helped us install a French door, open a wall to the kitchen, add framing, and reinforce our basement joists. He is professional, skilled, and reliable, with excellent carpentry expertise. He is also honest about what he can offer and upfront about areas outside his scope of interest or expertise. I strongly recommend him."
Response time1 day
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Connor Construction
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Aspinwall, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

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"Outstanding craftsman, does excellent work. Michael Connor remodeled our existing, dated game room. He removed the paneled walls and old stained ceiling, replaced these with dry wall, cove molding, floors and baseboard in a most beautiful manner. He also did a great job on the steps to the upstairs using stained oak with 2 hand rails for safety. Then he redid our small bathroom in the adjacent utility room. But the crowning glory is the wet bar with oak trim all over. It is unique and stunning!"
custom bar
basement remodel
basement remodel
new basement  flooring around stone hearth
basement remodel

+3

Response time9 hrs
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

You may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.

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.

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

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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