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HD Finished Carpentry LLC
5.0(
31
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Serving Avoca, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Had HD carpentry repair my deck steps, and add a new handrail. Excellent work, decent prices, very polite. Cleanup was immaculate. I would give them 10 stars if I could. I would definitely recommend them and I look forward to calling them again."
Olivia Bell steps and sto
Olivia Bell steps and sto
Olivia Bell steps and sto
Olivia Bell steps and sto
Olivia Bell steps and sto

+2

Response time10 hrs
Response rate89%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mac The Handyman LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving Avoca, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He advised me as to what would be the best fit for the projects and was prompt to start them. The workmanship was adequate and I have referred him to other family members to get their projects completed."
 Bathroom remodel
 Bathroom remodel
 Bathroom remodel
 Bathroom remodel
 Bathroom remodel

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
289
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Serving Avoca, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an excellent experience. They did exceptional work and the house looks 100x better. Ethan was my project manager and made sure I was happy with the end result!"
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation

+62

Response time9 hrs
Response rate87%
3467 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ZVL Contracting
4.8(
16
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Serving Avoca, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had an excellent experience working with ZVL on my basement remodel. Ivan and his team were outstanding from start to finish. Communication was always clear and timely, and the entire project stayed within the budget outlined in the original proposal, which is rare and greatly appreciated. Ivan did a great job walking me through each phase of the project, offering thoughtful options and practical suggestions along the way. He truly listened to what I wanted and helped refine the ideas into something even better than I originally envisioned. In the end, he and his team brought the concept to life exactly as promised. I would absolutely recommend ZVL to anyone looking for a reliable, professional contractor who takes pride in their work and delivers on what they say they will do."
Wooden deck
Wooden deck
Wooden deck
Wooden deck
Wooden deck

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A.S.B. Renovations LLC
4.4(
25
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Serving Avoca, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He evaluated the situation, fully presented my options , and completed the project as described. The workmen were respectful of the property and cleaned up afterwards. The price was fair and I was kept in the loop throughout. I would happily hire him for other projects."
New Home Construction
New home construction
Response time2 days
Response rate93%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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North Atlantic Contracting & Handyman Service, LLC
3.2(
23
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Serving Avoca, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They showed up the same day we called to look at the job,gave a timely estimate and completed the work when promised. They also took care to cover everything and clean up after themselves"
New Bathroom
New Bathroom
New Bathroom
New Bathroom
Backsplash

+18

Response time5 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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S&S Painting & Construction
4.3(
15
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Serving Avoca, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"Very professional job stairs were done to code I was also impressed with their solution for a post coming down in a parking lot. They put it at an angle into the building with a go plate at the bottom, anchoring it in my hand fence came out gorgeous. They were timely and very clean about the job I appreciate their work. The job was well done."
Full remodel
Full remodel
Full remodel
Full remodel
Full remodel

+30

Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

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.

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