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Tolbert & Sons Custom Painting LLC
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Serving Clayton, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

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Emergency services offered

"They did a great job. Chris was able to hang the dining room botanical print wall paper quickly, neatly and efficiently. The striped wallpaper I selected for the bathroom turned out to be a bad choice on my part as the walls are all crooked in the bathroom. Chris had to spend a lot of time trying to get it straight."
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Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
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Serving Clayton, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

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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!"
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Attic Insulation

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Response time9 hrs
Response rate87%
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Cypress Contracting Services
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Serving Clayton, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1980

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"Very prompt and professional with great attention to details. Excellent Customer service. Hired Dave for repairing fascia/trim. He went over what needs to be done in detail and quickly took care of the repair including trimming nearby branches to avoid future issues, custom building plastic dental moulding,painting etc, the very next day.Will hire him again, highly recommended."
Response time4 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Breathtaking Homes
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Serving Clayton, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"Brad and his team are professional, hard working, affordable and on-time. I would recommend hiring Breath Taking Homes for any and all of your home repair and building needs. Very satisfied with their work!"
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Blue Ridge Builders, Inc.
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Serving Clayton, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

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Warranties offered

"This was a large project, in-law suite, deck, bathroom and a gazebo which require framing, siding , plumbing, electrical , roofing and HVAC . All work completed professionally."
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

A few signs that you need a new door frame include:

  • The door no longer fits properly in its frame and sticks or scrapes.

  • You notice cracks, holes, or rotting.

  • You feel a draft coming from around the door when it’s closed.

  • You find yourself frequently needing to make repairs.

The average cost of DIY window framing is about $40 to $60 in materials. If you hire a window treatment professional, you’ll pay for materials plus labor costs—anywhere from $250 to $800 per window. The final cost is highly dependent on the window size, as larger windows are heavier and more difficult to install, as well as the type of window framing material.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

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