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Something Constructive
4.9(
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Serving Blades, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Something Constructive to build a 12' by 16' second story 3 season room with a storage shed below. The owner of the company, Patsy Ciccalla, met with us and asked us how we wanted the room to look. He then designed the room to those specifications. Patsy was there each day, working with and supervising his team. It was a complex and multi-faceted project that required coordinating other contractors (masons, electricians, gutter installers, etc.) and ordering and scheduling the arrival of materials in a timely manner. His whole team (Jacob, Ernesto, and Jesus) was very accommodating and easy to work with. When we asked for a change in the plan, it was not a problem. They stressed to us that they wanted us to be happy with the final product and encouraged us to tell them what we wanted or if we wanted something done differently. They worked on our project every day until it was completed; they did not, as other contractors do, go off and work on another project for a few days and then come back to your project. The 3-season room turned out beautifully with a vaulted white pickled pine ceiling, 10 double hung windows and laminate flooring. The shed below with access to the basement was designed to house a riding mower and serve as a tool shed with peg board walls. We have received many complimentary comments on how nice the addition looks and how well it blends with the rest of the house. We are very glad that we had the addition done and would recommend Something Constructive to anyone thinking of building on to or needing work done on their home. Thanks to Patsy and his team, we now have a lovely addition that has added comfort and value to our home."
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+25

Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
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Serving Blades, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an excellent experience. They did exceptional work and the house looks 100x better. Ethan was my project manager and made sure I was happy with the end result!"
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation

+62

Response time9 hrs
Response rate87%
3456 neighbors recently requested a quote
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G & C Interiors, LLC
3.9(
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Serving Blades, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Greg was very professional. Knew building codes and stayed with the schedule. Excellent work. Did the little things you might not think of. Great work"
Cherry Entertainment Center
 Entertainment Center
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+19

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bennett Bros Painting, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Blades, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent job! House looks totally new with its fresh coat of paint. They worked independently and were very trustworthy. Job site was left clean. Very personable, honest, and competitively priced. Highly recommend."
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+29

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Coastal Marine Construction
5.0(
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Serving Blades, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Coastal to do rip rap on our shoreline and build a new dock. They did a fantastic job on both projects. They communicated with us as the project moved forward keeping us informed. They are great company."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LC Contracting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Blades, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Once I walk them through my home and shared my vision with them, they became spot on, I was even given ideals, and suggestions that would better my home for the future, once everything was said, and agreed upon the work started promptly, and the quality is very satisfying."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Epic Builder LLC
5.0(
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Serving Blades, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

"WHAT EVERY CUSTOMER HAS A RIGHT TO EXPECT FROM EXPERIENCED CONTRACTORS WHEN HIRING THEM FOR THEIR HOME PROJECTS: ○ Proof of all required licensing and references ○ An in-home consultation to discuss your project in detail, and have all your immediate questions answered ○ Excellent communication with Clients - calls/messages returned quickly ○ Project estimates and/or total project cost once timeframe & materials are set ○ Affordable ○ Project Head who meets with Client to pick out tiles, countertops, flooring, paint, hardware etc. ○ Provides a daily work schedule - what is planned to be accomplished that day ○ Professional design advice available as needed (included) ○ Organized, clean, respecful workers ○ Worksite cleaned up at the end of every day ○ Perfectionists in their work - not satisfied until it is done right ○ A company that can handle your home projects - inside and out. That company is EPIC BUILD. They're on their 3rd project for me. I've never seen finer work."
Full Kitchen Remodel
Full Kitchen Remodel
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Full Kitchen Remodel
Full Kitchen Remodel

+18

Response time2 days
Response rate96%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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.

New builds, remodels, and additions often necessitate professional framing expertise.

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