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Avatar for Manfredia's Carpentry & General Contracting, LLC
Manfredia's Carpentry & General Contracting, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Upper Chichester, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

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Warranties offered

"Manfredia's Carpentry is a top notch contractor. I did a fireplace surround with stone and also added the stone on two columns off of the kitchen to match. The quality of their work is exceptional. They are very professional and always on time. They kept me informed every step of the way. They always kept the work site very clean. I couldn't be happier with the final outcome. We also stayed on budget. I would highly recommend Manfredia's Carpentry for any job. Well done. Thank you. Debbie"
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+24

Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
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Serving Upper Chichester, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The work was awesome, they were on time and worked every day. They cleaned up after their day was complete and were extremely easy to work with through the process. Their workmanship is top notch. I will be using them again to build a barn and eventually to build an addition off the back of my house."
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Remodeling - General Project

+23

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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autLAWS Carpentry
5.0(
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Serving Upper Chichester, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Small jobs welcome

"AutLaws Carpentry came out to measure for my crown mouldings and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. He was prompt, reached out immediately, and met with me the same day. He measured everything carefully and double checked his measurements, which gave me a lot of confidence. He was friendly, professional, and detail-oriented. I am 100% positive I chose the right person for the job."
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Decorative moldings
Decorative molding
Quarryville pa

+8

Response time3 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Jms Home Repair and Maintenance
4.8(
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Serving Upper Chichester, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Joe was professional, punctual and efficient. He gave me an estimate on work to do. Told me a day that he could come that worked for me and showed up on time. I added a couple of jobs when he came and he did them as well. Joe did quality work installing a window, redoing my ramp to my shed and building shelves in a closet. He even guaranteed the light pole installation and would fix for free. No job was too small or big. My advice is to hire him quick before I spread the word and he isn t available!"
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island
cooking area
island and dry bar
backsplash

+22

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Select Home Custom Builders, LLC
4.9(
12
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Serving Upper Chichester, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Select Home did an excellent job related to miscellaneous electrical issues. They were very professional, courteous, neat, easy to work with and completed the work within our time frame"
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

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.

The cost to frame a 2,000-square-foot house can fall anywhere between $14,000 and $32,000. This price can increase or decrease depending on what type of framing you choose, the quality of the materials, the project's complexity, and whether you decide to hire a professional to do the job.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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