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Avatar for Central Lending Svc Inc dba Credit Central
Central Lending Svc Inc dba Credit Central
4.8(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Saxton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

"This is the second time I've turned to Mark for help in getting a home loan. The reason I'm a repeat customer is that Mark is great. He always gets me the absolute best rate and is an honest, tell-it-like-it-is person - so very appreciated during the confusing and scary process of getting a mortgage.
I tend to run a little on the neurotic side, and Mark handled my constant badgering and near freak-outs with great finesse, providing just the right amount of hand-holding and straight-up advice. This time around, I bought my home through a private sale, meaning neither party used a realtor. So I needed even more attention and guidance. Mark not only did a great job with the mortgage, he also gave me invaluable advice on issues related to the sale but outside his scope, such as home inspection.
A big THANKS to Mark. I couldn't have done it without you and Judy!


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Avatar for M and S Seamless Gutter
M and S Seamless Gutter
4.7(
73
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Closet - Build

Serving Saxton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The guys who did my gutter repair was super professional and nice, answered any question I threw at them and still got it done in a fast manner. Will continue to use them for any repairs or recommendations for others repairs."
replacing gutter on front of house
log cabin
log cabin
log cabin
Hip around

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Dime Construction, LLC
4.5(
22
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Saxton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dime Construction is the bests Steve Slivis and his crew are amazing did a wonderful job take down my old FENCE. and putting up the most beautiful fence... I ever seen.. put up one plank at a time I guess you can say its was HAND MADE...... anyone looking to replace your old fence... DIME CONSTRUCTION IS THE COMPANY YOU WANT :)"
Finished
Mini split heat pump
Baseboard trim installed
Finished drywall, paint and recessed lighting
Pergo laminate flooring

+26

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Wilson Family Holdings
4.5(
13
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Saxton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome, Fantastic!!! Picked up my things at 0600 in PA, had I delivered, unpacked and placed in TN by 1900 that night!!! You need movers, these are the guys. Major movers did my last move, took 30 days to do the move these guys did in less than 1!"
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Arkansas Wood Doors
5.0(
8
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Closet - Build

Serving Saxton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We love our cabinets! They look fantastic while remaining affordable. The friendly staff at AWD helped us from start to finish. They are very knowledgeable and gave us advice and tips when needed. They were receptive and patient with our ever-changing needs. Once we finalized our purchase, we received our cabinets within two weeks! The cabinets are very sturdy and the color is beautiful. The hinges and hardware are high quality. We are extremely pleased with AWD and would recommend them to any friends or family looking for good cabinets at a fair price."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

A few signs that you need a new door frame include:

  • The door no longer fits properly in its frame and sticks or scrapes.

  • You notice cracks, holes, or rotting.

  • You feel a draft coming from around the door when it’s closed.

  • You find yourself frequently needing to make repairs.

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.

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