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Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Penn Laird, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had cracks in the dyed mortar of the bricks above our garage. Grady took the time to match the color, even with the color having aged 10 years, and you would not even be able to tell that there was new mortar. If your project is anything like ours, you will not be disappointed."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Virginia Metal Specialist, LLC
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Penn Laird, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hi, you did a good job on my chicken coop. You all were friendly and you took your time doing your job. I liked ya’ll work that you did for me . Thank You again for doing this for me ."
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mooneyham Solutions
New to Angi
Window Frame - Repair

Serving Penn Laird, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Trustworthy, reliable, take pride in my work , take my job seriously if the customer is happy when I’m done then I did my job.Quality ,Quality,Quality Go out of my way to make sure customer is Happy. Easy to get along with . I have 42 years experience

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Hudson's Home Repair & Painting
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+12 more

Serving Penn Laird, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

"Mr Hudson always returned my call promptly, he showed up on time and his fees were very reasonable.  He completed the work either early or right on time. I felt that he was very honest and trustworthy.   I will definitely use his services again
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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THE GARRETT GROUP
4.4(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Penn Laird, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Dave and his crew gave me a very fair and competitive estimate. He fit me into his busy schedule. GREAT communication! He and his crew were professional and efficient. The tree and all debris were hauled away. Nice to work with professionals who have integrity!"
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

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