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

Serving Scotrun, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Did a great job on both my deck and front porch. Craig is a master carpenter and I?m thankful he was on my project. Good communication with Sam the owner. Always got back to me with any concerns I had promptly. I would recommend and would also use it for any future projects. Thank you again"
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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OMR Construction Services
5.0(
21
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Scotrun, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome. Ozzie and his crew had to completely replace a truly awful job done by a previous contractor. They worked long and hard and showed up the next day to verify the job and my satisfaction. I would definitely recommend."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wonderful Cleanouts
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Scotrun, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great customer service. Called day before to make sure we were still a go. They were prompt on arriving. They did a great job cleaning everything up that we wanted out of the house. Would highly recommend!"
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NYZ Contractors, LLC
4.1(
13
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Scotrun, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had the pleasure of working with NYZ Contractors represented by Rishi and his team. They delivered excellent results. They were cost effective, professional, and completed the renovation on time. I was very happy with the work they had done. They are dedicated, professional, thorough, accommodating, responsive, hardworking, committed to excellence and nice! I always breathe a sigh of relief when I know I will be working with NYZ Contractors because I know that they will act as an ambassador for my interests and never let me down. The kitchen area was renovated, floors replaced, and apartment painted. New house – new life. Thank you NYZ Contractors for helping my dreams become a reality!"
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

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