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Dave Castle Home Improvement
4.4(
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Serving Lehighton, PA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The job took much longer than they originally said. What they told me would take a month & took three months. They blamed me for making changes, but let me ask you out there, would you want a bathroom ceiling fan in your wall over a stove. Or how about wanting your cabinet 1/2 ? over a door frame? They only worked 2-3 hours a day and got sloppier with their work as time went by. I see why they don?t guarantee their work as I needed to pay a plumber to fix the drain when they put the gasket in wrong & my floating floor is already floating apart. Of course they got & cashed the check the same day it was written before the ink was dry. Would I hire them again? NO Would I recommend them? NO Shame on me for hiring them & shame on you if you ever do the same."
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
New to Angi

Serving Lehighton, PA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.

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FAQs for carpentry framing installation projects in Lehighton, PA

Both steel and wood can last over 100 years with proper care. However, wood could rot or warp when exposed to moisture, whereas galvanized steel is rotproof, insect-proof, and much more fire-resistant. Steel is friendlier to the environment as it doesn’t require cutting down trees, and the frame can be recycled. The energy-efficiency rating of metal stud framing can be higher than conventional wood construction. Metal studs are easier and quicker to install.

Whether you’re using wood or metal stud framing, follow the “16 on center” rule, meaning you should have a stud every 16 inches. A 20-foot wall spans a total of 320 inches. This works out to 20 spans of 16 inches, plus one starting stud, for a total requirement of 21 studs to frame a 20-foot wall.

Drywall installation costs $1.15 to $2 per square foot on metal stud framing or $2,300 for an average 2,000-square-foot house. The total cost for metal framing and drywall ranges from $20 to $30 per linear foot. Metal frames often seem light, but they can be exceptionally strong once drywall or sheathing is attached.

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