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Avatar for J&J Elite Carpentry, Inc.
J&J Elite Carpentry, Inc.
4.6(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Avenel, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I want to tell you of the great experience I had with J&J Elite Carpentry. The relationship with them started with the owner Jose Lugo. We had to replace two old staircases that were falling off the wall and also to install hardwood floors in a foyer at the bottom of one of the staircases. After looking over the whole job and taking measurements Jose assured us that the job we needed and wanted could be done. This was important to us because the house is very old and you can imagine that it is not easy to work in old homes. Joseâ s team had to create a staircase around an old sewer pipe in the basement, it was a tricky job and they did a great job of creating a solid staircase to incorporate the pipe - they created the staircase on site. Leo, the head carpenter, ensured that the crew did a good job throughout. Any issues or concerns we had were taken care of. The project ran two days longer than we all expected but that was necessary and they did a beautiful job. Jose was attentive to what was going on and stopped by to see how the work was coming along - he was very pleasant to work with. They stand by their work and that is extremely important. And they cleaned up everything before they left. They did an excellent job - we are happy. We highly recommend J&J Elite Carpentry for your staircases and hardwood floors."
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 Warren
 Piscataway
East Rutherford
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+67

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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HZ Builders, LLC
4.1(
452
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Avenel, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Henry did a fantastic job covering the exterior trim of our house in aluminum. Carpenter bees had really made a mess of it and now it looks brand new. They also replaced the trim around my front door and I like it better than the original woodwork! Henry and his team were professional and cleaned up everything before leaving. I think it was a good value for the money."
 C Molding
new columns
beams
 Work proces
 insulation

+43

Response time10 hrs
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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AVSTEP LLC
5.0(
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Carport (Wood) - BuildCloset - Build

Serving Avenel, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This company did a great job on my patio. They were polite Professional and eager to answer all my questions. Moving forward, they're the only company I will use and recommend."
Roofing Project
Remodeling - General Project
before
Before
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+27

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Armygroup Exterior
4.9(
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Avenel, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Florian was a very nice man he and his helpers did an excellent job on my 8byten shed saved me a lot of money by not investing in a new shed! would recommend this group and use them again in the future as I noticed they do masonary work Good job guys and thank you"
Living room lighting
Kitchen window
Old kitchen
Hallway steps
Bathroom 1

+14

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Ernest & Sons General Contractors
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23
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Carport (Wood) - Build

Serving Avenel, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Customers say: Quality work

"We hired Ernest and Sons to construct our patio tiles. We purchased 2' X 2' Tiles and I have to say they did a gorgeous job. I was so pleased with the way they showed up when they said they would. The men that laid out on my job worked so hard. The labor was very strenuous but they never took a break. They were the most conscientious and polite workers I've ever dealt with. They worked neatly, cleaned up totally afterward, and just had a great deal of respect for our property. They really did a beautiful job and Ernest, the owner is a real gentleman also. Love this company!"
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

The boards between floor joists are called bridging or blocking boards. These are the shortest pieces of wood in the flooring system—with beams being the longest and joists sitting somewhere in the middle—and they serve to reinforce the joists and help provide even support to the flooring above. Bridging specifically helps cut down on uneven and creaking floors in your living area.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

Some states require carpenters to be licensed to perform forms of carpentry, such as framing. The license requires a certain amount of experience and to pass an examination. In states that don’t require carpenters to be licensed, they must be licensed as a contractor if they work independently rather than solely as a subcontractor under a licensed builder. Use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to find out whether a potential carpenter is licensed in your state.

Whether or not it’s easier to cut wood when it’s wet versus dry depends largely on the type of tool you use and the wood you’re cutting. For example, a chain saw should still be able to cut through wet wood with relative ease, but it may be more difficult to maneuver due to the wood fibers sticking to the chains of the saw. 

However, you might want to avoid cutting wood entirely when it’s wet if you’re pruning your tree. Sawing a wet tree that you don’t plan on removing can also encourage bacterial and fungal growth and decay.

Yes, Corian® and other solid surface countertops can be cut with standard woodworking tools like a circular saw or a jigsaw, but using the correct blade is crucial for the best results.

The recommended blade is a tungsten carbide-tipped blade, often called a solid-surface planer or triple chip grind blade. This type of blade is hard enough to cut through the material effectively. For a jigsaw, a fine-tooth down-cutting blade should be used.

It is important to note that a diamond blade is not necessary. Diamond blades are designed for harder materials like natural stone, concrete, or brick, and Corian is not a natural stone.

Using blades designed for wood is not recommended as they can cause microfractures that weaken the countertop's edges. While a tungsten carbide blade provides a much cleaner cut, the resulting edge will still be rough and must be sanded and smoothed to prevent microfractures from developing over time.

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