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Ske Construction, LLC
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+4 more

Serving Centre Hall, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"Our siding job was delayed until after settlement on 11/30, which extended the job into some very cold and windy weather in December. Ske completed the job in spite of the bad weather and did an outstanding job! Karl is meticulous in his work and the final product reflects his professionalism. I strongly recommend Ske Construction to anyone seeking excellent work at a very competitve price. It was a pleasure dealing with Karl."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Robert Womer
4.9(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Centre Hall, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

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Emergency services offered

"Robert was easy to work with and very much dedicated to doing a good job. He maintained a clearly defined schedule and was always on time. He was creative in figuring out how to strength my existing porch by adding additional board under the structure. This ended up giving me significant savings compared to another company that said they would wanted to rip off my existing porch and start all over. I never could have afforded that so I valued Robert's creative solution to keep the cost much lower. My thanks to Robert and Angi's."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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WHL CONSTRUCTION
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Closet - Build

Serving Centre Hall, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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"They were absolutely amazing to work with. Our house is 118 years old and they hadn't been updated since the 70s. They treated my home like their own. I am beyond happy with the end result"
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Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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E-Z Lawn and Landscape
4.0(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Centre Hall, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ezra and his crew were very prompt and diligent with their work. I will not say his price was the cheapest, but when they are done with the work, you realize why you donâ  t want to cut corners and go with the cheapest option offered. They were very sociable when I came out from the house, which is not the most common from my experiences over the years. They went above and beyond to make sure my mulching looked professionally done and boy did that â  Wowâ  my neighbors. Will definitely be looking to use his services again in the future!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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House & Home
4.5(
15
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Centre Hall, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He was there when he said he would be, worked with us on a diverse project list - carpentry, lighting, light plumbing, handyman jobs etc. - and was a pleasure to deal with. Will definitely have him back!"
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Response time2 days
Recommended by53%of homeowners
Henderson Residential Mechanical
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+11 more

Serving Centre Hall, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

"Everything went very well and the work was quickly completed.  Mr. Henderson was able to get started on the work within a week after giving us his quote and completed the work in about a week.  He removed the damaged drywall and fit a replacement piece back into the area, sanded it even and then repainted the ceiling and the walls near the corner of the ceiling.  The work was done extremely well and it is hard to even tell where the damage was/where the repair area is located.  We are extremely pleased with the work.
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Arkansas Wood Doors
5.0(
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Closet - Build

Serving Centre Hall, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We love our cabinets! They look fantastic while remaining affordable. The friendly staff at AWD helped us from start to finish. They are very knowledgeable and gave us advice and tips when needed. They were receptive and patient with our ever-changing needs. Once we finalized our purchase, we received our cabinets within two weeks! The cabinets are very sturdy and the color is beautiful. The hinges and hardware are high quality. We are extremely pleased with AWD and would recommend them to any friends or family looking for good cabinets at a fair price."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

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