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Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+9 more

Serving Essington, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I highly recommend Fabiano's Construction. Our experience with him was fantastic from beginning to end. The project was to restore and replace the exterior window frames of our 1830 Trinity. The previous owners had installed new windows on the inside but left the old ones outside for beauty. Many of these old windows were completely rotten at the bottom, barely holding the small panes of glass together. We got three estimates. One builder wanted to replace the old windows with a second set of new ones. Another was going to patch them up with wood filler. Fabiano was the only one who was willing to actually restore them, using green wood for the parts that were beyond salvaging. It was precision carpentry work requiring problem-solving ingenuity. The new frames and sills are green wood plus Azek (PVC), so they should last forever. Although more major restoration was necessary than foreseen, Fabiano and his crew—his son Will and assistant Simon—still finished the job in the predicted time. They were careful, focused, hard-working, and also really nice, honest people. It was a pleasure to meet them, and the result is a stunning improvement to our house both inside and out. Fabiano is responsive and friendly, an expert who takes pride in his work. Incredibly, his price was the lowest the three. We plan to hire him for another project."
decks
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decks
decks
decks

+6

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Darrick Hill Construction Services
4.6(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+2 more

Serving Essington, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Mr. Hill was great and very professional. His prices were reasonable and the work was high quality. He worked over the weekend and got the job done in a timely manner. Very happy with his work and would recommend him highly to anyone that needs a good contractor."
Windows & Doors
Window
Barn Door
Entry door and Security door
Entry door

+22

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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SRA Home Products
4.1(
65
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Essington, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I could not be happier with my new enclosed porch! Mike came out in 11/21 and described options, took measurements and gave me an estimate and financing options to enclose an existing side porch for a 3-season room that had a concrete floor, roof and 4 posts. I was told that the project would take about 3 weeks and would begin in March. Everything was spot on! The completed project has aluminum framing, two steel doors, and vinyl floor. Everybody who's seen it says it's gorgeous! I am very satisfied."
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+39

Response time1 day
468 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Two Shops Woodworking
5.0(
3
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Essington, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tom was professional and flexible. I asked him to rebuild a kitchen table top and match it to the base I already had. He completed this job in record time under a week with beautiful craftsmanship. Highly recommend."
Pedestal Oak Dining Table
Oak Candle Stick Table
Farmhouse Style Home Office Desk
Floating Kitchen Shelves
Floating Kitchen Shelves

+11

Response time11 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

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.

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.

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.

Homeowners can increase the usefulness of their garage space in other ways, and one option is to extend the length of the garage by making it deeper. The process is similar to traditional garage extensions, but the end product is a garage with a different layout rather than additional parking spaces. 

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