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Avatar for Home Genius Exteriors
Home Genius Exteriors
4.4(
139
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Petersburg, 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

1070 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for 59 Handyman
59 Handyman
4.6(
44
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving Petersburg, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Victor maintained contact, was prompt, kept the work area clean & neat & did all he promised. All completed in a time frame that worked for us. I would definitely hire him again."
Painting and drywall repa
Painting and drywall repair job.
Gutters and downspout cleaning
Gutters and downspout
Drywall repair

+2

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Stoneridge Decks & Outdoor Living
Stoneridge Decks & Outdoor Living
4.0(
97
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Petersburg, 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
141 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
Avatar for Bio-Remediation of Virginia, LLC
Bio-Remediation of Virginia, LLC
4.6(
32
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Petersburg, 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 Petersburg, 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
Avatar for Premiere Remodeling Group, LLC
Premiere Remodeling Group, LLC
4.5(
11
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Petersburg, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Premiere Remodeling Group LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

Response time2 hrs
Response rate96%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.

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