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J&J PRO SERVICES, LLC
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Serving Lykens, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest. Call today!

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RJK Home Improvements
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Serving Lykens, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

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Customers say: Quick response

"Outstanding results. Jim's task was to remove an existing external staircase and replace it up to code. He was very meticulous at every point of the project and even impressed the county inspector. Very reasonable cost and time to complete. The house would fall before that staircase! Would recommend in a heart beat and would hire again."
Custom build pressure treated deck
Pavilion at night
Pavilion at night
Front view front porch build
Small deck to entrance

+6

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fisher's Enterprise, LLC
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Serving Lykens, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Welcome to Fisher's Backyard Structures. We proudly provide the highest quality of service and Amish craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Give us a call, Text or email today, and let us get started!

8x18 Vinyl pergola w/ EZshade canopy
8x18 Vinyl pergola w/ EZshade canopy
8x18 Vinyl pergola w/ EZshade canopy
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14x16 Alpine Pavilion

+13

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
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Serving Lykens, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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D.R. Graybill Services
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Serving Lykens, PA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a general contracting business with over 30 years of experience with an uncompromising mission to provide superior craftsmanship, dedication and attention to detail that surpasses customers expectation and that creates added value to property and increase satisfaction of ownership. \nWe serve residential and commercial customers and specialize in affordable custom design with expert experience in all areas of the contracting trades from foundation to high quality finish work. We do renovations, remodeling, property restorations, and historic preservation work to the highest standards, no job is too small or large. \nOver the years our business has had the privilege to served hundreds of satisfied customers and we look forward to working with you. Give us a call, we will never compromise in our efforts to be a company of the highest standards of integrity, transparency, trust, and excellence in all we do and we thank you in advance for contacting us for your project. \n \nWe remain determined to be the best and to exceed expectations!

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

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.

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