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J Phelps General Contracting

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J Phelps General Contracting

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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

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Flaugh's Construction and Design

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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

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.

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.

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

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