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CBC Remodeling & Services, LLC
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Girard, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This company is very professional. Also very detailed oriented and made sure everything was perfect and to my liking. Yes, I will be using him in the future. It is very difficult to find someone who is honest affordable, and does great work."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Flooring Sales/Installation/Repair Project
Decks & Porches Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+60

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Girard, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
popping up.
The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
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Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
California Client Saves with HMD Designer Discounts
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
89
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Girard, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"They did a good job. She had to submit like a photo but my daughter had them work on the central are of the loft. The deal was for one room. She got a lot of good ideal from her and it was worth it for her. They were professional and I did not hear anything negative."
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Kozycolorsremodeling inc
4.6(
13
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Girard, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They repaired the roof and the gutter on the side of the house. They were very professional and very quick to answer any questions I had. They made sure I was happy with the job before they left. Can't wait to use them again for the inside repairs!"
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Unfinished 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.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

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. 

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.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

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