I'm Jordan, the creator of Grit and Grain and behind the wooden masterpieces you see on this page. All of the designs you see here are handmade by me and are 100% original. Whether you're looking for a statement piece for your house or a custom man cave bar, I can help you! I use only the best hardwoods that will last a lifetime. All of the wood I use is from local sawmills around the Greater Pittsburgh area.
I'm Jordan, the creator of Grit and Grain and behind the wooden masterpieces you see on this page. All of the designs you see here are handmade by me and are 100% original. Whether you're looking for a statement piece for your house or a custom man cave bar, I can help you! I use only the best hardwoods that will last a lifetime. All of the wood I use is from local sawmills around the Greater Pittsburgh area.
DBC Remodeling helps clients remodel their houses into homes where they love to live. Operating in Erie, PA and northwest Pennsylvania since 2007, we are a residential remodeling contractor specializing in sunroom additions, kitchen and bath remodels, decks, awnings, basement waterproofing and basement finishing.
"We did the demo on our old two-tiered decking. Betterliving built a new upper deck from composite with aluminum railing. The lower deck was replaced with as 12X15 sunroom. The process from start to finish was a pleasure. All employees were friendly, knowledgeable, skilled, and prompt. Price was better than anticipated, so we went with a 4-season sunroom instead of a 3-season. The worksite was safe, clean and orderly, and the quality of the build was excellent. They worked through some miserable cold weather too. Deck – Betterliving’s construction quality was a major improvement to what we previously had. Their suggestion to use two colors on the railing worked out great too - spindles are a different color that the rest of the railing. Sunroom - also very solid construction. It is insulated well, and also helps even out the temps in the family room it is attached to. The gable style not only looks nice, but makes the sun room look bigger. They built a small landing off of the sunroom entryway too. It is important to note that they installed the flooring and contracted the electrical. Flooring and electrical work were included as part of our quote with them. Not all of our quotes from other businesses included flooring and electrical work, and would have been an additional cost. Having everything included in the quote also meant we had one project, not several projects. Deck/sunroom/landing materials – decking and landing materials were the same composite materials. The sunroom skirting was also the same composite. This ties everything together visually, and improves the overall look. Electrical work – Knorr Electric completed all the electrical in the sunroom (interior and exterior outlets, exterior floodlight, and hung a ceiling fan). They also replaced all of our outside lighting on the entire house while they were here, and moved a bathroom light inside. They were also friendly, knowledgeable, skilled, and prompt. And quality work from them too. We will definitely contact Betterliving and Knorr again for any additional work we want done. They are highly recommended! Note that Betterliving in the Erie, PA area is connected to DBC Remodeling and Construction (same employees). DBC came highly recommended to us from a friend."
Steve H on December 2020
DBC Remodeling helps clients remodel their houses into homes where they love to live. Operating in Erie, PA and northwest Pennsylvania since 2007, we are a residential remodeling contractor specializing in sunroom additions, kitchen and bath remodels, decks, awnings, basement waterproofing and basement finishing.
"We did the demo on our old two-tiered decking. Betterliving built a new upper deck from composite with aluminum railing. The lower deck was replaced with as 12X15 sunroom. The process from start to finish was a pleasure. All employees were friendly, knowledgeable, skilled, and prompt. Price was better than anticipated, so we went with a 4-season sunroom instead of a 3-season. The worksite was safe, clean and orderly, and the quality of the build was excellent. They worked through some miserable cold weather too. Deck – Betterliving’s construction quality was a major improvement to what we previously had. Their suggestion to use two colors on the railing worked out great too - spindles are a different color that the rest of the railing. Sunroom - also very solid construction. It is insulated well, and also helps even out the temps in the family room it is attached to. The gable style not only looks nice, but makes the sun room look bigger. They built a small landing off of the sunroom entryway too. It is important to note that they installed the flooring and contracted the electrical. Flooring and electrical work were included as part of our quote with them. Not all of our quotes from other businesses included flooring and electrical work, and would have been an additional cost. Having everything included in the quote also meant we had one project, not several projects. Deck/sunroom/landing materials – decking and landing materials were the same composite materials. The sunroom skirting was also the same composite. This ties everything together visually, and improves the overall look. Electrical work – Knorr Electric completed all the electrical in the sunroom (interior and exterior outlets, exterior floodlight, and hung a ceiling fan). They also replaced all of our outside lighting on the entire house while they were here, and moved a bathroom light inside. They were also friendly, knowledgeable, skilled, and prompt. And quality work from them too. We will definitely contact Betterliving and Knorr again for any additional work we want done. They are highly recommended! Note that Betterliving in the Erie, PA area is connected to DBC Remodeling and Construction (same employees). DBC came highly recommended to us from a friend."
We are a quality over quantity, measure twice cut once type of company. We build it, fix it, or finish it the way YOU want it with the QUALITY you deserve!
We are a quality over quantity, measure twice cut once type of company. We build it, fix it, or finish it the way YOU want it with the QUALITY you deserve!
WE DO IT ALL! ROOFING, SIDING, INTERIOR RENOVATIONS, TILE, DRYWALL, STONE, HARDWOOD AND LAMINATE FLOORING. We prefer check or cash method of payment and currently working on obtaining methods for credit card purchases.
WE DO IT ALL! ROOFING, SIDING, INTERIOR RENOVATIONS, TILE, DRYWALL, STONE, HARDWOOD AND LAMINATE FLOORING. We prefer check or cash method of payment and currently working on obtaining methods for credit card purchases.
We specializes in custom interior woodworking, cabinetry and custom wood products. We craft our cabinetry by hand with close attention to detail, tailoring each piece to suit your needs and offering you comprehensive advice along the way.
We specializes in custom interior woodworking, cabinetry and custom wood products. We craft our cabinetry by hand with close attention to detail, tailoring each piece to suit your needs and offering you comprehensive advice along the way.
Wills Builders has been performing excellent work at very high standards in all phases of residential and commercial projects since 1972. We are fully capable master craftsmen who have proven experience including, but not limited to, new home and/or building construction, garages, pole barns, additions, excavation, masonry, concrete, framing, siding, and all phases and types of utilities. Wills Builders employees are covered by worker's compensation and we carry a $1,000,000 liability policy. We also provide 24 hour emergency services. Call Keri or Jocelyn at our office to set up a appointment for your next project!
Wills Builders has been performing excellent work at very high standards in all phases of residential and commercial projects since 1972. We are fully capable master craftsmen who have proven experience including, but not limited to, new home and/or building construction, garages, pole barns, additions, excavation, masonry, concrete, framing, siding, and all phases and types of utilities. Wills Builders employees are covered by worker's compensation and we carry a $1,000,000 liability policy. We also provide 24 hour emergency services. Call Keri or Jocelyn at our office to set up a appointment for your next project!
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts
Rather than using a common two-by-four piece of wood for a rafter, you probably will use two-by-six, two-by-eight, two-by-ten, or even two-by-twelve boards. Wider lumber is typically a better choice in a larger building as it provides more sturdiness. Some installers may use wider lumber for rafters near the edges of the roof, where the greatest stress occurs, and save money with narrower lumber toward the middle.
How many square feet a sheet of plywood can cover depends on the size of the plywood sheet. A 4x8 sheet of plywood covers 32 square feet, while a 5x5 sheet of plywood covers 25 square feet. The cost to board up a window with plywood or install plywood under a new roof will depend on the total size of the area.
In many cases, yes, you’ll need building permits for a carport. The exact laws and regulations depend on where you live, but generally speaking, you’ll need a building permit for any carport that will be permanently affixed to the ground. Premade carports sometimes don’t require planning permission or permits, but standalone and attached carports usually do. We recommend you contact your local building department to find out before beginning any carport project.
Carports can actually increase property value. It often only increases the value by a few %, but the value can increase if you design your carport thoughtfully and with an eye for utility. For instance, a carport with storage space or a workshop will be more valuable than one without it.
Pole barns and carports are similar in that they rely on posts for support and are often not connected to a primary structure. The main difference between the two is that pole barns usually include walls that surround the entire perimeter of the structure, while carports generally remain open on three or four sides. It’s possible to insulate garage doors and even exterior walls on pole barns to create a comfortable workspace, and it’s a bit more secure for storage purposes. However, carports are more affordable.
The Warren, PA homeowners’ guide to woodworking services
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