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Avatar for Pontius Landscape and Repair LLC
Pontius Landscape and Repair LLC
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Old Forge, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

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Emergency services offered

"Stephen Pontius is professional, reliable and always does great work. Has done flooring, paint work, exterior refinishing and landscaping for us all affordable and impeccably done. Highly recommend."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
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ZVL Contracting
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Old Forge, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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"All the guys that were on the ZVL contracting team were awesome! Very polite and were great!! They did a great job replacing the entire front porch and ceiling below the porch. This was done to a classic "Upside Down House" that is very old. They used pressure treated water resistant wood. I could go on and on with the great remarks but to make it simple give them a call and you wont be sorry!!! Here are before and after. We haven't put the light cherry stain on it yet, that will wait till after winter."
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate97%
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Rustic River Concrete & Contracting, LLC
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Custom Cabinets - BuildInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Old Forge, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Kester Masonry, LLC specializes in custom and decorative concrete and masonry work including standard driveways, sidewalks, etc., to stamped concrete, stucco, patios, all kinds of natural and manufactured stonework, brick and block work, concrete and masonry repairs and retaining walls. We also do custom fireplaces, fire pits, stone flower beds, custom landscape borders, old country style walkways, chimneys and more! We look forward to working with you on your next project and welcome your questions call us today to set up a time to meet.\n

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Borrell Construction Service, LLC
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Carport (Wood) - Build

Serving Old Forge, PA and surrounding areas

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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."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

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.

The boards between floor joists are called bridging or blocking boards. These are the shortest pieces of wood in the flooring system—with beams being the longest and joists sitting somewhere in the middle—and they serve to reinforce the joists and help provide even support to the flooring above. Bridging specifically helps cut down on uneven and creaking floors in your living area.

Whether or not it’s easier to cut wood when it’s wet versus dry depends largely on the type of tool you use and the wood you’re cutting. For example, a chain saw should still be able to cut through wet wood with relative ease, but it may be more difficult to maneuver due to the wood fibers sticking to the chains of the saw. 

However, you might want to avoid cutting wood entirely when it’s wet if you’re pruning your tree. Sawing a wet tree that you don’t plan on removing can also encourage bacterial and fungal growth and decay.

Board and batten is a type of wainscotting that uses wider boards that are placed vertically, and it has a much more rustic aesthetic than wainscotting. Common wainscotting styles are raised-panel, flat-panel, and beadboard. Wainscotting is more intricate and will typically use more elegant, subtle trims compared to the more farmhouse-inspired boards of board and batten styles.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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