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Avatar for Home Genius Exteriors
Home Genius Exteriors
4.5(
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Oilville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

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

+81

1159 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for Stoneridge Decks & Outdoor Living
Stoneridge Decks & Outdoor Living
4.0(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Oilville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Curtis, our project manager, was great! He was responsive to our requests and concerns â very easy to work with. I thought he managed the varied trades necessary for the building of our sunroom well. The whole project went smoothly after the county finally issued the building permits. I would definitely recommend Stoneridge and would use their services again â especially with Curtis as the project manager. And, Curtis had a crew clean up after all construction was done leaving us with a sparkling new sunroom. Thank you Stoneridge!"
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+393

Response time8 hrs
142 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Bio-Remediation of Virginia, LLC
4.6(
32
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Oilville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"David Meloy was prompt, efficient, and very reasonably priced. He provided excellent service with expert knowledge, and did not over estimate the scope of work. I feel very fortunate to have found his services, will use them again, and will highly recommend them to anyone in need of them."
Crawlspace encapsulation
new insulation with remediated floor joists
Sump pump
encapsulated crawlspace
encapsulated crawlspace

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dynasty Woodworks
5.0(
6
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Oilville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dynasty woodworks did an amazing job designing and building our end table. They were very informative throughout the entire process. Outstanding customer service. Would highly recommend!"
Furniture
Furniture
Furniture
Furniture
Furniture

+29

Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

There are a variety of second-story deck privacy ideas depending on your budget and aesthetic. For starters, you might consider fencing or tall privacy railing that masks a good portion of the open deck. A pergola or an awning can provide additional cover and shade. Outdoor curtains are an easy way to add or remove privacy at your convenience, plus they’re a wallet-friendly way to decorate your deck.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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