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Avatar for E&V remodeling innovation
E&V remodeling innovation
5.0(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Cooksville, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were very happy with the work Edwin and his team did. They framed out our unfinished basement, unfinished drywall and painted. They put in extra time and care to make sure everything was done properly. We will definitely hire him and his team for future projects."
Framing Project
✨
Framing Project
Deck
Deck

+3

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by29%of homeowners
Avatar for Alexander Townsley
Alexander Townsley
4.9(
85
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving Cooksville, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alex gave a thorough and helpful estimate for refinishing and painting our very old wooden front porch. He used top quality paint and materials, took his time preparing the older surfaces for repainting and kept to the schedule. We plan to have him back for other work to be done."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for JW Home Improvement
JW Home Improvement
4.4(
5,749
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business+12 more

Serving Cooksville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2001

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Most pleased. Would definitely hire again. Needed carpenter to build a footbridge using repurposed wood, install insect screen under raised screen-in porch, install oak handrails, fix the threshold to our front door, and add shoe molding in basement. JW (owner) was pleasant, professional, and thorough when he came out to give an estimate. He listened to what we wanted done and suggested ways to make it work. Scheduling was a breeze. A team of two came out to complete our projects. Of course temperatures were in the 90s, but they worked nonstop. Pedro (crew chief) built our footbridge based only on description. The results were amazing. It's sturdy, attractive, and durable. Kudos for great work. Other projects were completed within the timeframe with Kevin working on the screen and railings with assistance from Pedro. The crew was timely, professional, courteous. They cleaned up at the end of each day. All work was completed within 4 days. There was only a minor issue with the oak hand rails (needed additional sanding) -- which was remedied quickly after review of the project manager, Bob. JW was a tad more expensive that other bids, but in the end, well worth the price. Glad we went with them."
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Jesse Wertjes with Angie!

+8

25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for Closets By Design - Washington DC Metro
Closets By Design - Washington DC Metro
4.6(
104
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Closet - Build

Serving Cooksville, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent. I knew what I wanted and what I wanted to accomplish. The company president ended up making the trip to my house for the complimentary plan and estimate. I was highly improved with his attention to my needs, recommendations to get the most out of the space and keep costs down for me. We were able to build hanging side out to full depth available and, without looking strange, drop the next 2 sections back to avoid interfering with the window valance. By keeping the surface color close to the wall paint most people are greatly impressed by the storage and the fact that it doesn't detract from the overall space. Did have to be dismantled to re-carpet the room but was surprised that the carpet crew was able to pay careful attention to the pieces and reassemble with very little difficulty (though at lest 3 people required). Many commented as I intended....great selling point for this bedroom."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for D&V Remodeling, LLC
D&V Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
15
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Carpentry Framing - InstallDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Cooksville, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired D&V to put up a metal shed. They were fair in their pricing Maintained contact about what they were doing And friendly I will definitely check with them when I have more projects"
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom

+27

Response time2 days
Response rate87%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Pen Win Windows and  Doors, LLC
Pen Win Windows and Doors, LLC
4.2(
229
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Cooksville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend Pen Win. Horace is very knowledgeable. He explained thoroughly and honestly the issues we were encountering with our roof as well as options. We chose an install and it was reasonably price. I must say... They did an exceptional job on our roof and clean up."
Perfection
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for B Marshall
B Marshall
4.6(
100
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Cooksville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a wonderful experience dealing with Ben Marshall. This father and son team repaired several areas of our aluminum siding and garage roof, replaced our gutters, added a leaf guard and painted the whole exterior of the house. They did a superb and efficient job. We are very pleased with the results."
Response time2 days
Response rate88%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

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.

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. 

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

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.

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