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Avatar for Manfredia's Carpentry & General Contracting, LLC
Manfredia's Carpentry & General Contracting, LLC
4.6(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Ridley Park, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

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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Response time7 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for KKID Remodeling
KKID Remodeling
4.7(
102
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Ridley Park, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Kevin was professional, on time, and a fast worker. I plan to use him again in the future. I tried to fix the bi-fold door myself and failed. He discovered that the frame of the door was not level and took care of that. He also installed smoke alarms."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for R. D. Hopkins General Contracting, LLC
R. D. Hopkins General Contracting, LLC
4.5(
38
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Ridley Park, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Rich (of R. D. Hopkins GC) tore down and rebuilt our foyer staircase. The job took about 2 weeks and he just finished today. I couldn't wait to write a great review for him, because we're just so happy with the outcome. Rich was true to his word, his estimate and an absolute pleasure to work with. Always cracking a joke, but at the same time, explaining and guiding us through the whole remodel process. Any blemish or imperfection was taken care of and the mess around the house was minimal. If you need anything done professionally, cleanly and quickly, give him a call."
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
Darrick Hill Construction Services
4.6(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+2 more

Serving Ridley Park, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Mr. Hill and crew did an excellent job refurbishing an outdoor screened-in patio. Job included new doors, screens, paneling, and painting. Quality of work was good. Cost was fair. And they finished in 3 days."
Windows & Doors
Window
Barn Door
Entry door and Security door
Entry door

+22

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Closet America, LLC
4.1(
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Closet - Build

Serving Ridley Park, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Easy process. Scheduling conflicts on the contractors part, but great customer service on their part, i.e. availability, responsiveness, etc. to exceed our expectations."
Contemporary Entry - Seat Beach Floral Pattern Cushion
Walk in
Maple Garage
Sunset Finish Walk-in
Media Center With Accent Wall

+62

977 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

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.

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.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

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