We are a small company located in northern Pennsylvania and we can build anything you can think of made out of wood. From cabinets to additions on houses.
We are a small company located in northern Pennsylvania and we can build anything you can think of made out of wood. From cabinets to additions on houses.
J Phelps General Contracting has been in business for 21 years. Experienced in both residential and commercial building. Our crew is a total of 4 and we use local sub contractors for excavation, electrical, and masonry. We are fully insured and registered with the state of PA.
J Phelps General Contracting has been in business for 21 years. Experienced in both residential and commercial building. Our crew is a total of 4 and we use local sub contractors for excavation, electrical, and masonry. We are fully insured and registered with the state of PA.
We offer a 10% military discount to active and retired service members. We do not sub-contract out any of our work which helps us guarantee you will be getting quality and custom work on every job. Our billing procedures are as follows, estimated material cost should be paid in full prior to the start of the job. Half the labor cost is to be paid the first day construction starts, another 25% to be paid once deemed the first phase is completed and the remaining 25% should be paid in full at the completion of the job.
We offer a 10% military discount to active and retired service members. We do not sub-contract out any of our work which helps us guarantee you will be getting quality and custom work on every job. Our billing procedures are as follows, estimated material cost should be paid in full prior to the start of the job. Half the labor cost is to be paid the first day construction starts, another 25% to be paid once deemed the first phase is completed and the remaining 25% should be paid in full at the completion of the job.
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts
The best lumber for building will be the strongest and most eco-friendly wood your budget allows. That being said, Douglas fir, pine, oak, and maple are all common building materials. Contractors will use a strong, inexpensive wood to frame a house or other structure and finer woods like mahogany for detail work.
There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.
Hiring a woodworker can be expensive, depending on the job, but it’s very often well worth the investment. Woodworkers are able to provide custom pieces of furniture and handmade construction to present a finished product that is exactly to your specifications. If you have a specific vision for a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture or home feature, the cost of hiring a professional woodworker is worthwhile. Plus, you’ll often get a higher quality product than what you could buy in stores for a fraction of the price.
Regular sealing, repainting, and checking for wood rot or pest infestations help maintain longevity.
How many square feet a sheet of plywood can cover depends on the size of the plywood sheet. A 4x8 sheet of plywood covers 32 square feet, while a 5x5 sheet of plywood covers 25 square feet. The cost to board up a window with plywood or install plywood under a new roof will depend on the total size of the area.
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