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Avatar for Munion Kitchen Cabinets, LLC
Munion Kitchen Cabinets, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Rochester, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

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Customers say: True professional

"Jim and his son Anthony was a pleasure to work with. Jim is a master cabinet artist with 45 years of experience and he is very customer focused. He helped us navigate through various decision making steps and his attention to detail is very commendable. He will work with you throughout the process. He and his son did a fantastic job for us and we are very happy with the results."
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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PC Roofing & Construction LLC
4.7(
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Serving Rochester, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"Pedro was very quick to respond to my work request thru Angi and was able to complete the job the day after I first asked for quotes! The work was performed quickly and efficiently. Photo shows the small siding repair job that Pedro corrected."
Roofing Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project

+29

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Andreas Paul Construction LLP
5.0(
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Serving Rochester, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Credit card accepted

"We were happy with Andrea Paul Construction. They responded quickly, we needed this job done within a Few days…for a recliner chair to be assembled and a few pieces of furniture taken away. Paul arrived on time & completed the job within an hour & 1/2. He was understanding, kind and friendly. Thank you again for taking care of this for us!! We really appreciate it!!"
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Newarnick Construction, LLC
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Serving Rochester, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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Customers say: Quality work

"I recently had a leak inside my living wall. I used Newarnick Construction to make the repairs. They did a great job replacing the drywall and painting. You can't even tell there was a problem. I also had them re-grout my bathroom floor caused by another leak and the work was completed timely and met my expectations. I had some work done in my garage. The walls were crumbling where the water/salt splashes. Walls were repaired, primed and painted. Great job! The team is always on time, dependable and clean up. I highly recommend them."
moon bathroom remodel
moon bathroom remodel
Ambridge Fence
Ambridge Fence
Ambridge Fence

+6

Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Hardworking Handyman
5.0(
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Serving Rochester, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Shawn was great. He is a great communicator, efficient with his work, and offers high-quality work. His price was fair, and he came when he said he would come. I highly recommend Hardworking Handyman!"
Replaced drywall ceiling
Repaired door jamb and installed door closer
Organized this garage and installed simple shelves
Replaced exterior GFCI outlet
Replaced GFCI

+1

Response time2 days
Recommended by40%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.

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.

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.

Enhances property value, ensures safety, and provides a sound basis for future construction.

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

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