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Avatar for Manfredia's Carpentry & General Contracting, LLC
Manfredia's Carpentry & General Contracting, LLC
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Garnet Valley, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

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Warranties offered

"Manfredia's Carpentry is a top notch contractor. I did a fireplace surround with stone and also added the stone on two columns off of the kitchen to match. The quality of their work is exceptional. They are very professional and always on time. They kept me informed every step of the way. They always kept the work site very clean. I couldn't be happier with the final outcome. We also stayed on budget. I would highly recommend Manfredia's Carpentry for any job. Well done. Thank you. Debbie"
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+24

Response time7 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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David Docherty Contracting
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Garnet Valley, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

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Emergency services offered

"Dave and his son did a terrific job. I first hired him to stain my deck and he did such a wonderful job, I decided to have him paint my whole house. Dave provided a very fair price, communicated clearly and was very efficient. I would highly recommend him for any painting needs."
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
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11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
Falgiatore Construction, LLC
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Garnet Valley, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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"We had an unexpected party and needed to repaint two rooms to spruce up for it - Tom fit us in his schedule by giving up his weekend - he also gave great advice about color, paint quality and proper repair. The rooms look great and we look forward to working with him again-"
Kitchen Remodel
 Crown molding
Broomall Deck
 Master Bath
 Bath wall tile

+20

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Nelson and Sons Builders
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Garnet Valley, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

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Emergency services offered

"I hired Nelson and Sons to build a screened in porch off the back of my home from scratch. The entire job from start to finish including clean up was completed in less than 2 weeks. John and his sons are extremely friendly and easy to work with, They are efficient and their work is superior. They worked with my budget to build a porch that turned out beautiful and is everything I hoped for. I would highly recommend them and will definitely use them again for future projects."
Deck with Stone Pillars
Cedar deck
Cedar Deck
Trex Deck with Roof
Pressure Treated Deck with Hot Tub

+119

Response time12 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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KKID Remodeling
4.7(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Garnet Valley, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I wholeheartedly recommend Kevin from @KKID Remodeling. He is very professional and knows how to repair or install stuffs around the house. Mostly importantly he loves what he does and even cares about the quality more than the owner does."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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autLAWS Carpentry
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCloset - Build

Serving Garnet Valley, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"AutLaws Carpentry came out to measure for my crown mouldings and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. He was prompt, reached out immediately, and met with me the same day. He measured everything carefully and double checked his measurements, which gave me a lot of confidence. He was friendly, professional, and detail-oriented. I am 100% positive I chose the right person for the job."
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Decorative moldings
Decorative molding
Quarryville pa

+8

Response time3 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

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.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

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.

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