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Bruce Merlino
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Chambersburg, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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Warranties offered

"We had been in a renovation nightmare with other contractors, but Bruce took over as my project manager and handled everything for us. He did quality work on our home and we were very pleased with the end result. Very professional, dependable, hard working, and delivered top notch work to our large scale renovation. I would highly recommend him for any project you may be looking to do."
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(
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Closet - Build

Serving Chambersburg, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I cannot give enough kudos to the Conrad Homes crew. Mike West, John and Brian did a thoroughly professional job finishing part of our unfinished basement. The work is well done and finished very nicely; they were efficient and friendly. Work included framing, drywall, trim, suspended ceiling and painting, plus installation of several electrical outlets and ceiling fixtures."
Kitchen View
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+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

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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
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RJK Home Improvements
4.5(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+8 more

Serving Chambersburg, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

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"Outstanding results. Jim's task was to remove an existing external staircase and replace it up to code. He was very meticulous at every point of the project and even impressed the county inspector. Very reasonable cost and time to complete. The house would fall before that staircase! Would recommend in a heart beat and would hire again."
Custom build pressure treated deck
Pavilion at night
Pavilion at night
Front view front porch build
Small deck to entrance

+6

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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. 

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

Converting a carport into a garage can vary in difficulty depending on its configuration, the condition of the foundation or slab, and its location relative to the house. The process has a lot in common with a home addition, but you can often skip non-essential finishes like fine flooring, trim work, or even drywall and HVAC. The conversion requires experience with drywall, insulation, and other building materials to ensure it’s done safely and correctly. While it might be possible for a DIYer with the proper tools and skills to do the work, it is a complicated and potentially dangerous job. If you’re new to basic construction, it's best to leave this project to the professionals.

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