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Home Genius Exteriors
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Emporia, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fantastic and professional. We have a small house and lost some of our gutters to a snow storm, so we decided to renovate the rest of our gutter system while repairing the damaged sections. Working with HGE was a refreshingly positive experience. All of their team members were courteous, straightforward, and responsive. The work took two days with a weather interruption in between, but communication was prompt which let us accommodate the weather. All in all, great company. I just wish they did fencing so I could hire them again."
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing

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996 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Reids Detailing and Powerwashing, LLC
4.5(
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Emporia, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a very pleasant experience and was extremely happy with the service that was provided. Travis is prompt, very courteous, and definitely out to make his customers happy. I will contact him in the future if I should need any additional services."
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Old Laminate Floor

+5

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Metropolitan Restoration Center, LLC.
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Emporia, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I bought an Ikea armoire and wanted it to match my bedroom furniture. I was told that it was difficult to make changes particularly painting Ikea furniture. I was pleasantly surprised when Metropolitan restoration Center offered me a reasonable price and more than delivered. Saying I'm pleased is not enough for the results. I have a very nice looking cabinet that matches quite nicely with the rest of my furniture. All of this done at a reasonable price!"
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Action Roofing
5.0(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Emporia, VA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went just fine. I had been looking for someone to do some repairs to a slate roof on my uncle’s house for months. Once I got in touch with Action Roofing, the job was taken care of. They were very prompt to look at the job and to do the job. I feel like the price was fair. I am talking with them for additional work."
Ayden
Old smoke house rebuild
Old smoke house rebuild
New deck
New roof

+112

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

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.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

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