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J.Y. Remodeling

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J.Y. Remodeling

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We are a 2-Man, owner-operated handyman team specializing in Flooring, Trim, Doors, Cabinets, and Plumbing. We focus on delivering an end product that will exceed our clients expectations for years to come.

We are a 2-Man, owner-operated handyman team specializing in Flooring, Trim, Doors, Cabinets, and Plumbing. We focus on delivering an end product that will exceed our clients expectations for years to come.

Barkers

Main St
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Barkers

Main St
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Barkers offers a variety of services including home renovation, roof repair, flooring, landscaping, fencing, etc. We guarantee quality work in a timely fashion within your budget. At Barkers, we take pride in our work and make it our mission to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. Barkers is a quickly growing, owner operated company, that employs only the most experienced and skilled workers.

"The service was excellent. He was fair and timely. I am very pleased with the outcome."

Jamie L on October 2021

Barkers offers a variety of services including home renovation, roof repair, flooring, landscaping, fencing, etc. We guarantee quality work in a timely fashion within your budget. At Barkers, we take pride in our work and make it our mission to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. Barkers is a quickly growing, owner operated company, that employs only the most experienced and skilled workers.

"The service was excellent. He was fair and timely. I am very pleased with the outcome."

Jamie L on October 2021

S&A Construction and Remodel

113 Black St
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S&A Construction and Remodel

113 Black St
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4 years of experience

We are here for all of your carpentry, building or remodeling/finishing needs. We strive to ensure our customers not only get the best high-quality craftsmanship from a skilled tradesman with 10 years experience, but also to treat them with care we treat our family with. Personally owned by Shawn and Alicia, we are here to build your dreams into reality.

We are here for all of your carpentry, building or remodeling/finishing needs. We strive to ensure our customers not only get the best high-quality craftsmanship from a skilled tradesman with 10 years experience, but also to treat them with care we treat our family with. Personally owned by Shawn and Alicia, we are here to build your dreams into reality.

Wolfgong General Contracting LLC

Warrensville Road
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Wolfgong General Contracting LLC

Warrensville Road
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Wolfgong General Contracting LLC is a small local company owned and operated by Trevor Wolfgong. With a Residential Construction Management Bachelor's Degree from Pennsylvania College of Technology and over 10 years work experience the opportunities are infinite. You, the client's vision, along with the passion and craftsmanship of Trevor create endless possibilities. Get in touch today to learn more about what WGC can offer you and to receive your free estimate.

Wolfgong General Contracting LLC is a small local company owned and operated by Trevor Wolfgong. With a Residential Construction Management Bachelor's Degree from Pennsylvania College of Technology and over 10 years work experience the opportunities are infinite. You, the client's vision, along with the passion and craftsmanship of Trevor create endless possibilities. Get in touch today to learn more about what WGC can offer you and to receive your free estimate.

neal witmer construction

1215 Mayberry Ln
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neal witmer construction

1215 Mayberry Ln
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18 years of experience

I am owner and work hands on with instillation and hire out sub - contractors as needed..ie major electric and plumbing. I require a certain percentage down depending on job and material.

I am owner and work hands on with instillation and hire out sub - contractors as needed..ie major electric and plumbing. I require a certain percentage down depending on job and material.

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

Yes, using certified lumber and engineered wood products for reduced environmental impact.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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