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Avatar for Aaronson Repairs & Improvements
Aaronson Repairs & Improvements
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Scottdale, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"The job was done not only at a reasonable price but the finished results were beyond my expectations. I couldn’t be happier with work done by Aaronson Repairs & Improvements and will certainly not hesitate to use them again when needed."
Stairs
KITCHENS
KITCHENS
KITCHENS
HOME EXTERIOR RENOS

+6

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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United premium construction llc
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Scottdale, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional, showed up next day to repair. No questions around safety or integrity and provided drone footage before and after repair. Made sure to meet requirements and not go overboard with forcing additional, unnecessary repairs. Did a great job of providing life estimates of each level of repair. Would recommend to anybody!"
Chimney repair
Chimney repair
Metal roof replacement
Metal roof replacement
Metal roof replacement

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A & J Contracting Company, LLC
4.2(
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Closet - Build

Serving Scottdale, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I donâ  t know where to begin to say how satisfied I am with A & J Contracting! I needed my basement renovated ASAP and Mr. Anthony met with me in a timely manner explaining in great detail the work he would perform and how pleased I would be! Let me tell you he did NOT disappoint because he and his partner Mark performed what I call a â  miracleâ  in renovating my basement and went above and beyond my expectations!!!! Iâ  ve shown many the before and after pictures of what I now can call my family room and the response each time was how â  beautifulâ  of a job Anthony did!! If you are in need a great contractor donâ  t look anywhere else but A & J Contractor and call Anthony NOW! My family still canâ  t believe what A & J Contractor did with that old and in bad shape basement!! Very professional and the many years of experience really was on display!! Thank you again Anthony and Mark for restoring our basement!! Iâ  ll definitely be utilizing them in the future and wonâ  t have to look elsewhere!!"
 bathroom before picture
 bathroom after picture
 kitchen remodel photo
 Rough framing for basement remodel
drywall work for basement remodel

+23

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Heldt Construction Company
5.0(
4
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Scottdale, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Offers commercial services

"Ty has completed several remodeling projects for our home and business. From flooring to lighting he does it all. He brings years of experience and professionalism to every job. He engaged us in planning and budgeting and brought his creativity and wood working skills to the table. He created beautiful and functional spaces, updating our home and adapting it to the needs of our family and pets.We can’t thank him enough."
Living room remodel
Living room remodel
Living room remodel
Living room remodel
Bathroom remodel

+54

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

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. 

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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