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WHL CONSTRUCTION
4.3(
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Closet - Build

Serving Montgomery, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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Warranties offered

"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
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
John's Small Jobs Services
3.2(
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Montgomery, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Customers say: Quick response

"We have several small jobs around the house that needed to be done. John and his crew have only completed a portion of the overall plan, but we are totally satisfied with the work so far. The guys have been very helpful and professional."
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
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Kinney's Handyman, LLC
New to Angi
Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Montgomery, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1982

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

The Carpenter Crew
4.7(
15
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Carpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Montgomery, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bob and his crew did an amazing job building our front porch and painting multiple projects. They worked fast and were very professional. Their work was well done and high quality. I highly recommend the Carpenter Crew for any of your general contractor projects. We will definitely be using them again."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

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.

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