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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

Approved

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

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

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