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Ed Evans Contracting
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Milton, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
509
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Milton, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The Crew was informative, pleasant, and easy to communicate with. Whenever I brought up an issue, they addressed it and made the necessary corrections. Joseph Stanley was Prompt, professional, and maintained great communication throughout the process"
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Recommended by49%of homeowners
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FA Outdoor Spaces
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Milton, DE and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Warranties offered

FA Outdoor Spaces is your #1 local deck builder- and so much more! FA Outdoor Spaces provides premium composite decks, patios, enclosures and other outdoor living solutions. Our contractors combine industry-leading building techniques, cutting-edge technology, and personalized customer service to create a decking experience that not only delivers great results, but also a great experience for each of our clients.

Fence Installation
Enclosures
Patio Installation
Deck Installation
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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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