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Something Constructive
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Lewes, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything ran in a professional manner Both buildings were completed in a timely manner Changes to the plans were addressed with ease Communication was good Finished product looks great"
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+25

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Ed Evans Contracting
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lewes, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We couldn?t be happier with the work done by Ed Evans Contracting. They did an excellent job of refreshing our house exterior by repairing and re-staining/painting our front porch decking, columns, and railings, painting the shutters, windows, and front door, and sealing the driveway. They checked all the boxes a homeowner could hope for but rarely finds - their work is thorough and high-quality, they were quick, provided excellent communication and customer service, reasonable prices, and were a pleasure to interact with. Various neighbors have also had work done by Ed Evans Contracting and had the same experience. We will certainly be repeat customers."
New Shed Roof
New Shed Roof
Before Repairs
Screen porch room
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Coastal Home Renovations
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving Lewes, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Joe Graham whose company it is worked far and above to make it possible for us to get this work done. On one of the hottest days so far this summer his men steadily worked to finish the job. They worked neat and left no mess at all.The job was excellent. Even better than I hoped. Hard to find people like this anymore."
Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Decked Out
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Lewes, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We offer friendly and courteous service. We are always ready to answer your questions or address your concerns. We have built our reputation on our commitment to providing quality service. This has earned us an impressive reputation with many valuable customers. We take pride in delivering value through top quality work with excellent prices.

Shed Build
Shed Build
Shed Interior
Response time2 days
Response rate88%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Eagle Eye Contracting
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Lewes, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James performed a variety of improvements and repairs on my home. Exterior siding and trim replacement, light fixture installation, screen door replacement plus many other items. James’ carpentry skills are excellent, and his attention to detail is very strong. James is reliable and I’ve hired him a few times. I recommend James Rogers."
Patio door replacement
Interior doors
Stairs and railings
Stairs and railings
Stairs and railings

+34

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

While it is possible to build a wooden carport yourself, especially if you are skilled in carpentry, professional construction is recommended. Professionals ensure structural integrity, proper anchoring, correct alignment, and the use of quality materials for a stable and durable result.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

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