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Bruce Merlino
4.3(
34
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Chambersburg, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bruce is very professional. He replaced a shed roof and siding. He did a wonderful job and managed to make the shed look better than when it was new. We also needed some drywall repair and lighting installed. He did so in a timely manner and I am more than satisfied with the quality of work and end result. Would I hire him again? I already have for a deck project!"
Spring 2014
Spring 2014
Spring 2014
Fence Spring 2014
Fence Spring 2014

+11

Response time2 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Conrad Homes, Inc.
4.9(
25
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Closet - Build

Serving Chambersburg, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Review by John Haugh, Greencastle, PA. Project: remodel master bathroom and make it handicapped friendly. The Conrad Homes work team (Patty and Blake) were excellent to work with and did an outstanding job. They were completely cooperative in taking our suggestions and doing the work as we wanted. I would not hesitate to have them help with any future remodeling jobs we might have at our home in the future. The work done on our master bathroom was clearly superior to the work done on our bathroom by the builder when the home was built in 2010."
Kitchen View
After1
B1
Kitchen
After5

+79

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
SAR Construction & Landscaping, LLC
4.7(
27
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Chambersburg, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Steven and his crew did an awesome job replacing an existing deck and built a new and larger one. Steven is very professional and gets back to you right away with any questions or concerns that you may have. The job was done in the time frame he projected and the price came out as quoted. He also did some stump grinding for me as well. I would highly recommend them!"
Response time11 hrs
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Jeff Myers Contracting
4.8(
20
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Chambersburg, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jeff helped me with a small paint project, contacted me immediately after I put the information online, came to see it right away, helped find the paint in my house, gave a great estimate and came within a few days to do the job. He kept in touch in between, and was very prompt. He did a perfect job with the paint repair, cleaned up everything and put away the paint. I will hire him again and strongly recommend him."
Laminate floor
Back of House
After
GAF Shingles
Before

+32

Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Franklin's Finishing Touches, LLC
5.0(
8
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Chambersburg, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I could not be happier with the decision to hire Franklin's Finishing Touches. Such quality work at great prices. The owner takes great pride in his work. Not only is he a great painter, he can do flawless drywall repairs, and woodwork. Trustworthy, on time, at the price quoted. I have already decided to have him do more jobs that I was going to let go until next year. He is that good."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Garrety Glass, Inc.
4.4(
89
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Window Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Chambersburg, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Overall, very satisfied with the job. They installed new screening in our patio door. The work was completed a week before the original estimate, the price was fair, and the workmanship was great. However, it would be nice if the company would take an extra few minutes and clean the door frame. Apparently that service isn't included in the price, but most people would probably pay a few dollars extra to have the frame wiped down so they could just re-install the door. As a business owner myself, I wouldn't (and don't) turn a completed project over to the customer that he or she would then have to do additional work on. But this issue wouldn't prevent me from recommending the company."
School
old farm house windows
Modern
Elite window dealer
Big WIndow Opening

+3

Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
74 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

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.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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