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Borrell Construction Service, LLC
2.7(
38
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Meshoppen, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Did a great job on both my deck and front porch. Craig is a master carpenter and I?m thankful he was on my project. Good communication with Sam the owner. Always got back to me with any concerns I had promptly. I would recommend and would also use it for any future projects. Thank you again"
Walk In Safety Shower
Siding and Windows
Before
Before
Before

+95

Response time2 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Mounts R Us Corp
4.3(
31
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Meshoppen, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a really great experience with Mounts R Us Corp. The work performed in my home was done in a professional manner. I am elated with the results. I recommend Mounts R Us Corp because they are reliable professionals and also very efficient at assessing and estimating the work to be done with excellent results."
This was of Great Pride. Job wellndone
Completed step with landing
Swing set Assembled
Original State of Deck
Wiring up 4 Recessed Lighting Fixtures

+67

Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

Yes, most services include necessary frame modifications for proper door fitting. Confirm with your provider.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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