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RMS Contractors Group, LLC
4.1(
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Serving Dunbar, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They replaced our roof and did a excellent job. Very professional, skilled workers, fast and cleaned everything up."
putting on the stone
Starting in the hole
I had to find river stones.
Front entrance Scott Cs auto
She needs a ramp for Hubby!

+279

Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.3(
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Serving Dunbar, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a total replacement of our siding. The workmen were so efficient, fast. The manager came out the first day, say our windows did not need refinished saving a substantial amount. Could have ignored this keeping the money, but did not. So ethical. The house is beautiful."
Metal Roofing
Metal Roofing
Metal Roofing
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation

+52

Response time3 days
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Recommended by43%of homeowners
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Adam Hull Home Improvements
4.9(
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Serving Dunbar, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"When I asked him what he would do if the leak in my roof wasn't fixed, he said that he would come back and fix it which I enjoyed. He was a nice guy in general as well."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Heldt Construction Company
5.0(
4
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Serving Dunbar, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Offers commercial services

"Ty has completed several remodeling projects for our home and business. From flooring to lighting he does it all. He brings years of experience and professionalism to every job. He engaged us in planning and budgeting and brought his creativity and wood working skills to the table. He created beautiful and functional spaces, updating our home and adapting it to the needs of our family and pets.We can’t thank him enough."
Living room remodel
Living room remodel
Living room remodel
Living room remodel
Bathroom remodel

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J&L Wood Working
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Serving Dunbar, PA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

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. 

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

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.

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