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Avatar for Home Genius Exteriors
Home Genius Exteriors
4.8(
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Saint Thomas, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The Dutch lap siding that was installed made our house new again. We couldnâ t be happier with how it turned out. Tri the project manager walked through and explained everything with us. The crew did a great job with the install. Very satisfied with the service provided."
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing

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693 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.4(
27
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Saint Thomas, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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Avatar for Falling Spring Carpentry, LLC
Falling Spring Carpentry, LLC
4.8(
3
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair+2 more

Serving Saint Thomas, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Welcome to Falling Spring Carpentry! We are a residential carpentry and construction business serving South Central PA and North Central MD. Owned and operated by partners Kent Cordell and Carl Kniss. \n\nWhile Falling Spring Carpentry was founded in 2012, Kent and Carl have many years of carpentry and construction experience, having been involved with prior partnerships. We love what we do, and find satisfaction in doing creative, quality work.\n\nOur shared vision for the business is not only to meet the needs and expectations of our customers, but also to provide meaningful work, personal growth and experience for our employees. We believe each person involved with and served by the business is valuable, loved by God and worthy of respect; we make every effort to treat them that way in every interaction. In our philosophy of business, profit is not the bottom line, people are.

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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hugo Carpet Service LLC
4.9(
18
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Saint Thomas, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys were great. Very responsive and work was beautiful. I had new carpet installed, ceiling repair and painted, walls painted, exterior power washed, deck repaired and painted plus a few other odds and ends. I was very happy and will be keeping them on my phone for any further projects."
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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.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

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