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Avatar for AW Viohl Contracting LLC
AW Viohl Contracting LLC
4.7(
21
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well! Everyone performed the work very well and cleaned up after. They added a sunroom for me last year and I had such a good experience with them that when we needed some kitchen renovations done, I called Andrew again."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
74
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fabiano was a pleasure to work with. He was punctual when showing up to provide an estimate and to the project itself. He gave me accurate time lines and updates in real time when fixing my deck. After comparing 4 other contractors to replace my deck, Fabiano gave the best quote with no surprises and the estimate was spot on! I would absolutely recommend Fabiano for your next project"
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+6

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
Lockhart Construction, LLC
4.1(
57
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim was great to work with from start to finish. We did an entire interior remodel on an older home. Jim made great suggestions along the way, and designed everything using software that he shared with us, enabling us to see exactly how the layout would work, before starting anything. Despite doing the project during all the 2020 supply chain disruptions with materials, Jim finished on time. The quality was unbelievable. If you want an honest contractor with integrity and a ton of experience, Jim is your guy. His price was more than reasonable. Hands down, the best contractor I have ever worked with, and I have worked with a lot!"
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Warrior Contracting LLC
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Warrior Contracting is an amazing company to deal with. Thier team helped make my basement remodel come to life. They are extremely professional and will go above and beyond for any project you wish. I recommend this company with high confidence."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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North Point Builders, LLC
5.0(
5
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"The first day that I met Andy I knew I would hire him. He's very pleasant, knoweldgeable and conscientious. His work far exceeded my expectations. They arrived on time, prepared the space to ensure it remained clean and left the work space in perfect condition. I will be hiring him again and I highly recommend North Point Builders!"
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+147

Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Handyman Guy
5.0(
2
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am 100 % satisfied with the work Handyman Guy and his crew did in my kitchen and bathroom remodel. In fact, I have hired them again and again for many things throughout my home. Very professional and highly skilled. I would recommend The Handyman Guy for anyone looking for quality renovations and repairs."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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T A F Construction Inc.
5.0(
1
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tom from TAF was first to respond from the contractors you suggested. Came and inspected area the next week and emailed me proposal next day. More detailed work than I expected but work nevertheless needed done. Price very reasonable and hope to reach out again if/when I can fit into budget."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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H&Y Contracting LLC
4.9(
17
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"H&Y Contracting has been the best home project company that Iâ ve worked with so far. I highly recommend them and I will definitely work with them again ."
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+75

Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

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.

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.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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