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Avatar for 4 Peace On Earth Properties
4 Peace On Earth Properties
4.9(
23
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Serving Orrtanna, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project went very well. They are great guys and very courteous and professional. They did a great job in the preparation for the project and completed it within the day. They cleaned everything up after they were finished. They have great attention to details and make sure everything was done to perfection and to my satisfaction. Very pleased with the completion of the job."
Exterior Outlet Repair
Remodeling - General Project
Subfloor replacement
Bathroom exhaust fan
Window removal/siding install

+24

Response time11 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
Jeff Myers Contracting
4.8(
19
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Serving Orrtanna, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jeff helped me with a small paint project, contacted me immediately after I put the information online, came to see it right away, helped find the paint in my house, gave a great estimate and came within a few days to do the job. He kept in touch in between, and was very prompt. He did a perfect job with the paint repair, cleaned up everything and put away the paint. I will hire him again and strongly recommend him."
Laminate floor
Back of House
After
GAF Shingles
Before

+32

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RJK Home Improvements
4.5(
9
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Serving Orrtanna, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Jim and Jeremy did a fabulous job. They completed scraped the whole roof then put on a primer coat and then the finished coat. This is the best I ever remember the roof looking andI have lived here for 74 years. I highly recommend them for any work. They do a great job, they do not waste time and they make sure you are satisfied. I can not say enough good things about them. Well the best thing I can say is that they made my wife happy."
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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Redwood Remodeling LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Orrtanna, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Jessie did an amazing job. He was professional, timely and completed the work to fix our rod iron gate that had come unattached to our building. His quote for service was more than fair. We plan on using him as our regular handyman for our 100yr old building."
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The Powers Company
4.5(
9
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Serving Orrtanna, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Kirk is an amazing person. His work is on point. I kept changing my mind, even after he started and he didnâ t complain at all . Kirk just adjusted whatever needed to be adjusted. My only issue was having to walk around and clean up papers, screws, and empty bottles. Will definitely call him again if I need something done."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arkitek Exteriors LLC
4.6(
4
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Serving Orrtanna, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent service and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Response time9 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

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.

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.

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.

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