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Avatar for Manfredia's Carpentry & General Contracting, LLC
Manfredia's Carpentry & General Contracting, LLC
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+7 more

Serving Trainer, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

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Warranties offered

"I had an outstanding experience with Manfredia Carpentry & General Contracting, LLC in finishing a basement project. From start to finish, the team was highly professional, communicative and reliable. They consistently showed up on time, kept me informed throughout the project and were proactive in addressing questions and making any necessary adjustments. The quality of the workmanship exceeded my expectations and the final result was a beautiful new living space. I would highly recommend Manfredia to anyone looking for a dependable contractor who delivers exceptional results."
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Response time7 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+8 more

Serving Trainer, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

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Small jobs welcome

"I hired Fabiano’s Construction to do these stairs and railings. They did an excellent job at a reasonable price. They’re very efficient, honest, trustworthy and reliable. I highly recommend Fabiano’s Construction for all your home improvement projects."
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+6

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Darrick Hill Construction Services
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving Trainer, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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Customers say: True professional

"Mr. Hill and crew did an excellent job refurbishing an outdoor screened-in patio. Job included new doors, screens, paneling, and painting. Quality of work was good. Cost was fair. And they finished in 3 days."
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+22

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Honesty Construction LLC
4.9(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Trainer, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Honesty Construction more than exceeded their name of the company! My deck was in dire need of repair, all floor boards, stairs, seating and top rails needed to be replaced. They worked through many options with us and patiently arrived at the best option to meet our requirements. The final work was great and they have my referral-reference any time!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
92 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SRA Home Products
4.1(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Trainer, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mike very professional and staff was excellent workers did awesome job special thanks to Tom and Carl had great experience and I would recommend SRA for your home improvements and sun rooms oil"
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Turas Lorg, LLC
4.2(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Trainer, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The work was completed as promised on time. I was happy with the level of communication as we went through the project because there were some things that had to be corrected as the project progressed. Everything was able to be addressed and there were no additional costs."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate88%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Whether or not it’s easier to cut wood when it’s wet versus dry depends largely on the type of tool you use and the wood you’re cutting. For example, a chain saw should still be able to cut through wet wood with relative ease, but it may be more difficult to maneuver due to the wood fibers sticking to the chains of the saw. 

However, you might want to avoid cutting wood entirely when it’s wet if you’re pruning your tree. Sawing a wet tree that you don’t plan on removing can also encourage bacterial and fungal growth and decay.

There are two ways you can cut trim for doorways: with a miter saw or a table saw. Mitered joints need a 45-degree angle. If you’re unfamiliar with a miter saw, you might want to consider buying extra trim pieces or choosing butted joints instead. One wrong cut, and you’ll need to power up the saw again with a new piece. 

Butted joints—also called shaker style—don’t need a 45-degree angle. Instead, your side pieces attach perpendicularly to the header trim and only require a straight cut.

While you may have heard people use millwork and carpentry interchangeably, they aren’t the same. Millwork is a type of carpentry, which means that carpentry isn’t always millwork. You can tell millwork apart from other types of carpentry because it’s manufactured at a mill. Notably, casework is also confused with millwork. Casework is different because it refers to boxes like cabinets and bookshelves.

If you’re just replacing a few broken or damaged joists, you can expect to pay anywhere from $100 to $300 per joist. However, a complete installation for a home or room will take into account the cost of labor, which ranges from $25 to $40 per hour. Floor joist installation for an entire room, for example, can cost between $5,000 and $10,000, depending on the room's size and the materials used.

Spindles on a deck may also be called balusters or pickets. While not as important to the structural support of the deck as the rail posts, they play a critical role in ensuring the deck is safe to use by closing in large gaps in the railing. For this reason, balusters must be no more than 4 inches away from one another.

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