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Avatar for CurbAppeal Property Maintenance LLC
CurbAppeal Property Maintenance LLC
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Blue Bell, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fantastic. They accommodated our time frame, did thorough work, explained preventative issues, overall very professional and friendly. Will definitely use again and highly recommend to our neighbors. Six stars!!!"
Pressure Washing Project
Deck Maintenance Project
Holiday Lighting Project
Pressure Washing Project Ambler, PA
Pressure Washing Project Philadelphia, PA

+32

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Repair+14 more

Serving Blue Bell, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fabiano and Will went over and beyond on this project. Hiring a carpenter you have never worked with before involves a certain degree of faith. That's what I did when hiring Fabiano Construction to build a triple-tiered flower bed on my rooftop with a trellis on my Philadelphia row-home rooftop. I was not disappointed. Fabiano and Will are a great team, they are very kind and they do great work. What more could you ask for? I am having both of them come back to rebuild my grill countertop and cabinetry! I have no regrets using Fabiano Construction and I will continue to use them in the future!"
decks
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decks
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+6

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A & B General Contracting Services LLC
5.0(
31
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Blue Bell, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Easy to get a quote and competitive cost. Ben communicated throughout the process and helped get the paperwork needed from the township. Together with Chris, they removed our old wood deck and replaced with Trex. Clean up was excellent. We love our new deck!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Dave's Handyman Services
5.0(
43
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Blue Bell, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our home is a 50's cape cod. What that means in real language is that nothing is square. Everything has settled so that there are indents, misalignments, etc. everywhere! Our dog did some major damage on bay window sill as well. Dave first did work for my husband over 20 years ago. Nothing has changed in all that time. He does the quality work now that he did then. In fact, he's better! He estimated the job, advised me where I could get the best costs on tile and styles (as I wanted to pick out the finishes). Gave me a spot on estimate of the time it would take and - as always - arrived at the hour promised to complete the task. It is beautiful and we absolutely love it! Somehow, he worked his magic to make the lines look straight!"
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Response time4 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Parker Contracting
4.7(
194
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Blue Bell, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Parker Contracting has amazing customer service. Jim is a very nice and was responsive and patient with my questions and returned all calls promptly. Parker Contracting did excellent work and finished timely. Importantly, they cleaned up after their work. I'm already in discussion with Parker Contracting for my next project!"
Response time1 day
Response rate99%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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St Joseph The Carpenter, LLC
5.0(
14
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+3 more

Serving Blue Bell, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Was introduced to him by a friend; he did some pretty major carpentry work on the floor of my house which was starting to sag. He was very responsive and professional throughout, and left everything clean and orderly. Definitely would hire again"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
291
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Blue Bell, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Home genius came out to do my siding, window, and back door. The crew was great and the job looks amazing. Ethan was my project manager and made sure to answer any questions I had and made sure the job went smoothly."
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation

+62

Response time9 hrs
Response rate87%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

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.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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.

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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