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Fabiano's Construction
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Serving Bridgeport, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The work was awesome, they were on time and worked every day. They cleaned up after their day was complete and were extremely easy to work with through the process. Their workmanship is top notch. I will be using them again to build a barn and eventually to build an addition off the back of my house."
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7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Parker Contracting
4.7(
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Serving Bridgeport, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Friendly, polite, prompt and professional ! I couldn’t ask for any more from a contractor. Since the work was completed I have asked James for a price on staining the deck as well."
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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MD Siding, LLC
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Serving Bridgeport, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"MD Siding provided a fair quote on a small siding job for a ranch house and also installed new seamless gutters and fascia. David was easy to contact via text or call. Work was done well, worked all day and finished in a timely manner. Everything looks great. Would definitely recommend them."
Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by52%of homeowners
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SAGA Builder
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Serving Bridgeport, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

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Emergency services offered

"Great job replacing all the rotted boards on our deck and the coat was fair, too. They were also very responsive to our initial call and all communication thereafter. Highly recommend!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
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Best Decks LLC
5.0(
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Serving Bridgeport, PA and surrounding areas

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Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"We were very happy with the work. Everything we wanted done was done professionally and to our liking. Both Matt and Gary were polite and helpful and understood our needs, which were completed quickly, and the finished project looks beautiful. They left the property clean. We would definitely recommend and will hire again if need be."
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The Driveway Lady LLC
4.2(
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Serving Bridgeport, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1979

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Emergency services offered

"I called The Driveway Lady to get a quote and ideas on how to solve a difficult problem with my concrete porch. My home was built in the late 1800s and has a large raised concrete wrap around porch surrounded by beautiful stone walls. Replacement would be prohibitive, but there were some substantial cracks and pitting. It was like walking on an ocean reef, it was so rough, and the repairs made to the cracks wouldn’t hold, but Jean determined that it was otherwise secure with no water penetration below. She suggested they repair the cracks with hydraulic cement and then coat the entire surface with Miracote to seal both the cracks and smooth the surface and protect from future pitting. They worked with me to get the color right when I didn’t like the initial application.  Jean stands by her work and does an outstanding job. The people she has working for her are also courteous, pleasant and easy to work with. I can’t recommend her and her team enough."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

Traditionally, bungalows are single-story homes, although having a half or partial story on top of the first floor is common. While adding a second story to a bungalow is certainly possible, the home would no longer be considered a bungalow by the strictest definition.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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