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Jrs Landscaping and Construction

257 Maple Dr
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Jrs Landscaping and Construction

257 Maple Dr
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We at Jrs landscaping and Construction we provide top of the line service veteran owned and operated we put 110% in every blade of grass to every screw we place we offer a broad ban of services from landscaping to minor construction work we look forward to servicing you with us your more then a customer your family

We at Jrs landscaping and Construction we provide top of the line service veteran owned and operated we put 110% in every blade of grass to every screw we place we offer a broad ban of services from landscaping to minor construction work we look forward to servicing you with us your more then a customer your family


Thomas painting

241 Terrace Ave
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Thomas painting

241 Terrace Ave
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Hi my name is Tom With Thomas Painting. I have been doing Residential/ Commercial Painting for over 25 years. We do high end painting where the customer comes first. We are licensed and Insured, also a lead License, and contractors License as well to finish any projects you might need done when we are there on a project. References available. No job to big or small.

Hi my name is Tom With Thomas Painting. I have been doing Residential/ Commercial Painting for over 25 years. We do high end painting where the customer comes first. We are licensed and Insured, also a lead License, and contractors License as well to finish any projects you might need done when we are there on a project. References available. No job to big or small.


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HandyPro Service

73 Eley St
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HandyPro Service

73 Eley St
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Local family owned business with 20 years experience. Home Improvement Contractor serving Back Mountain and the Wyoming Valley. We are fully insured and licenced. We take pride in showing up on time and providing a job well done. No job is to small!

Local family owned business with 20 years experience. Home Improvement Contractor serving Back Mountain and the Wyoming Valley. We are fully insured and licenced. We take pride in showing up on time and providing a job well done. No job is to small!





Five & Two Renovations, LLC

2339 Sierra View Drive
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Five & Two Renovations, LLC

2339 Sierra View Drive
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15 years of experience

My abilities and skills afford me to do most work on my own. My contacts in the industry are widespread also. Whatever task/project you need done will take one call to me to get it started. You will not find reliability or sound craftsmanship like this. I only sub-contract if needed and the customer is always informed. Each contract is negotiated differently and I always find a way to work with the customer to come to agreeable terms.

My abilities and skills afford me to do most work on my own. My contacts in the industry are widespread also. Whatever task/project you need done will take one call to me to get it started. You will not find reliability or sound craftsmanship like this. I only sub-contract if needed and the customer is always informed. Each contract is negotiated differently and I always find a way to work with the customer to come to agreeable terms.




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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Deck skirting shouldn’t touch the ground, especially if you have a wood deck, which is vulnerable to moisture. Ideally, you should leave at least 3/4 of an inch of space between the deck skirting and the ground for more ventilation. Pros also recommend that you incorporate about 1 square foot of space for ventilation for the underside of the deck to every 150 square feet of decking. Proper ventilation prevents mold growth and rot that can damage your deck.

Several types of porches are available to meet your needs and style preferences. Some common porch types include:

  • Porticos are essentially a roof over a walkway leading to the home's front entrance. 

  • Sunrooms are closed-in porches that are an extension of the house with glass or plastic panels that allow optimal sunlight. 

  • Wraparound porches extend around the entire home, or at least the front and one side, and offer multiple entrances to the house.

  • Back porches are an extension of the home’s floor into the outdoors. These offer more protection and privacy than a deck.

The most likely causes of a deck leaning to one side are damaged deck posts, soil erosion, and inadequate deck footings. If you’re not sure about the exact cause, the best option is to call a contractor who can build a deck to inspect the damage and recommend the best way forward.

Learning how to repair rotted wood is something that you can do after stopping existing wood rot from spreading. After removing the wood rot, you can put new wood in place of the ruined wood or use wood putty to repair minor damage. However, because wood rot is difficult to eradicate without expert help, you may want a professional to do it. Do not attempt repairs in the area until you are certain that all the damaged wood and signs of wood rot are gone.

Typically, most residential wooden decks are designed to support approximately 40 pounds per square foot, including the deck’s weight and any items placed on it. While this is fine for typical use, it is usually not enough to hold the weight of a hot tub filled with water and people. To safely support a hot tub, your wood deck will likely require reinforcement. Therefore, it’s best to have a contractor or a structural engineer assess it before hot tub installation.

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