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Home Genius Exteriors
4.2(
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Mercer, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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Emergency services offered

"This was a total replacement of our siding. The workmen were so efficient, fast. The manager came out the first day, say our windows did not need refinished saving a substantial amount. Could have ignored this keeping the money, but did not. So ethical. The house is beautiful."
Metal Roofing
Metal Roofing
Metal Roofing
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation

+52

Response time3 days
1580 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by47%of homeowners
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First Class Framing and Roofing
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Mercer, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"We had our basement finished by this team which included a 1/2 bath install. We are delighted with the results of this project. The quality of the work was excellent, and the crew was extremely courteous and professional. Communication was excellent and the work was completed in a timely manner. The overall experience exceeded our expectations which is not easy to do. We are giving a well-deserved 5-star rating and highly recommend this contractor!!!"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate94%
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Sentri Homes
2.4(
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Mercer, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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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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Best Paint & Pressure Washing, LLC
New to Angi
Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Mercer, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Welcome to Best Paint & Pressure Washing! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

Response time4 days
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Hammer & Hammer LLC
New to Angi
Exterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Mercer, PA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

HAMMER & HAMMER MAINTENANCE SERVICES\n\nYour trusted partner for home and business maintenance, with over 25 years of experience in the field.\n\nWe are fully insured, provided protection for every project undertaken. We stand behind our work. From minor repairs to major maintenance, we ensure the job is done right the first time.\n\nWe respect your schedule. We show up on time and complete the work efficiently without compromising quality.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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