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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

Approved

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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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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.

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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