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Borrell Construction Service, LLC
2.7(
38
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Meshoppen, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We lived out of town and Sam handled a lot of problems for us that he didn't have too. He also took time to help us pick out different appliances and fixtures. Helped us with ideas for a laundry room when others said it couldn't be done. His sub contractors did a good job for the most part. Needed some minor follow up on some work."
Walk In Safety Shower
Siding and Windows
Before
Before
Before

+95

Response time2 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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E. Thomas Home Improvement
5.0(
8
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Meshoppen, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have been very pleased with the work completed by E. Thomas throughout the last 4+ years. We love supporting a family business and working with E. Thomas has been so easy. He communicates well, offers fair prices and completes all work on time. It has been great to have a reliable contractor with such a wide range of skills."
Shower Install
Full House remodel done for a Flip
Job well done!
New toilet, vanity and a new tile floor. Customer wallpapered and painted .
Full bath remodel

+89

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Buddy's Quality Construction LLC
5.0(
7
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Meshoppen, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Keith did a large, heavily overgrown land clearing job for me. He was easy to work with, kept me advised at all times regarding start up, progress, issues, etc. His work was excellent, very professional. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who wants a job done, and done right."
Yeomans-Sewer
Yoemans-Sewer
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Pratts-Clearing
Pratts-Clearing

+19

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

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.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

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