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American Quality Trades LLC (wife Kelly)

141 Maple Ave
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American Quality Trades LLC (wife Kelly)

141 Maple Ave
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8 years of experience

Get your projects done before the snow starts to fly! No job to big or to small for us to handle! Call to get a free estimate. First time customers get 10% off!! Quality Trades stands behind all our work with pride! PA state lisenced and fully insured!! Over 20 years experience in residential and commercial renovations! We specialize in pride and honor, so give us a call and let us help you today!!

Get your projects done before the snow starts to fly! No job to big or to small for us to handle! Call to get a free estimate. First time customers get 10% off!! Quality Trades stands behind all our work with pride! PA state lisenced and fully insured!! Over 20 years experience in residential and commercial renovations! We specialize in pride and honor, so give us a call and let us help you today!!







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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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

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