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J Phelps General Contracting

207 Second Street
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J Phelps General Contracting

207 Second Street
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30 years of experience

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.

Flaugh's Construction and Design

P.O. Box 94
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Flaugh's Construction and Design

P.O. Box 94
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22 years of experience

FLAUGH’S CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN TURN KEY GENERAL CONTRACTOR ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A STORAGE BUILDING, GARAGE, SHOP, WAREHOUSE? WE HAVE YOU COVERED THROUGH ARE NETWORK OF BUILDING DEALERSHIPS WE CAN OFFER MULTIPLE BUILDING PACKAGES FROM THE TOP PRODUCING MANUFACTURES IN THE NATION, LET YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE WE WILL WORK WITH YOU TO GET YOU THE BEST PRICE AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET . CALL TODAY FOR YOUR QUOTE 814-330-5727 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES OFFERED PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL & WOOD POLE BUILDING SALES & INSTALLATION "COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS " EXCAVATION & FOUNDATIONS CONCRETE SLABS & SIDEWALKS ROOFING: METAL & ASPHALT SHINGLES COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING SERVICES COMPLETE & SELECTIVE DEMOLITION METAL OR WOOD FRAMING DRYWALL HANGING & FINISHING PAINTING PORCHES & DECKS *NEW CONSTRUCTION SERVICES* GENERAL HANDYMAN SERVICES PERFECT FOR YOUR SMALL PROJECTS THAT YOU JUST DON'T HAVE TIME TO COMPLETE WE HAVE YOU COVERED PA#117028

FLAUGH’S CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN TURN KEY GENERAL CONTRACTOR ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A STORAGE BUILDING, GARAGE, SHOP, WAREHOUSE? WE HAVE YOU COVERED THROUGH ARE NETWORK OF BUILDING DEALERSHIPS WE CAN OFFER MULTIPLE BUILDING PACKAGES FROM THE TOP PRODUCING MANUFACTURES IN THE NATION, LET YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE WE WILL WORK WITH YOU TO GET YOU THE BEST PRICE AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET . CALL TODAY FOR YOUR QUOTE 814-330-5727 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES OFFERED PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL & WOOD POLE BUILDING SALES & INSTALLATION "COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS " EXCAVATION & FOUNDATIONS CONCRETE SLABS & SIDEWALKS ROOFING: METAL & ASPHALT SHINGLES COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING SERVICES COMPLETE & SELECTIVE DEMOLITION METAL OR WOOD FRAMING DRYWALL HANGING & FINISHING PAINTING PORCHES & DECKS *NEW CONSTRUCTION SERVICES* GENERAL HANDYMAN SERVICES PERFECT FOR YOUR SMALL PROJECTS THAT YOU JUST DON'T HAVE TIME TO COMPLETE WE HAVE YOU COVERED PA#117028

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

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.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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