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DRS Builders LLC
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Serving Hiram, ME and surrounding areas

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I have been an active professional in carpentry/construction for 5 years. I take pride in completing high quality work in a timely manner. I am always grateful for all business earned and make sure to take care of the clients property as if its my own and so I am diligent in keeping the work area clean and leaving it clean. The work I can accomplish for you includes framing, interior & exterior trim, decks, window and door installation, flooring and custom wood work. Thanks for your time thus far and look forward to working with you!

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IronCAD
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Serving Hiram, ME and surrounding areas

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IronCAD LLC (Residential Plans & Carpentry Services)\nEdgar Almonte \nBased in Lower-NH\n\nBeen working in the Building, Fabrication and Design Planning Field for 20yrs.\nWork-Travel Radius included NH & MA, and Lower-ME.\nExpertise in a wide-variety of disciplines and trades.\nSole-proprietor for Small to Mid-Size Jobs in which Bids will be reasonable. \nInsured Contractor \n

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Aqua Terra Blasting
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Serving Hiram, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andy did an outstanding of stripping 150 years of paint off the Marshall Point Light in Port Clyde, Maine. The metal was taken down to bright with all paint and extensive rust being removed. This was coordinated with the painters who primed it as soon as it dried. All residue was caught and collected in tarps for proper disposal. No dust was produced. The brickworks and granite blocks were also cleaned down to original surface for priming and recoating. The job was completed timely despite inclement weather. I highly recommend Andy and Aqua Terra for any such project."
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Stuart's Painting
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Serving Hiram, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bruce Stuart's team did a terrific job for us painting the exterior of our house. It is multiple stories and wood shingles, which are not easy to paint. They had a great crew -- very friendly and polite -- and got the work done in a week. Overall, a terrific value. Stuart's had also painted our interior several years ago and we had an equally positive experience. I have to reservations in recommending them."
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

In most cases, your deck will need some form of deck footing to hold it in place, preventing moisture from rotting your wood and decreasing your deck’s lifespan. Concrete deck blocks are the most common type of footing for floating decks. Some homeowners use ground-level deck footings. For added security, consider digging and laying your ground-level footings below ground.

Cutting the boards directly is one of the fastest ways to remove deck boards with hidden fasteners. Mark two parallel lines that are one-third of the total measurement on both ends and cut out the centerpiece. Then, remove the end of the board that doesn’t have a fastener. Finally, pry open the fastened side and pull it up to pop out the screw or access the fastener. This also allows you to salvage portions of boards for other projects.

Before installing a deck, you must build a base for the deck to rest upon, often made of compacted soil or gravel. While gravel is an optional material, it helps with drainage. Some contractors also recommend installing a weed control membrane, which helps provide a solid foundation for the frame. In the case of an elevated deck, a pro will often lay down a concrete slab as a foundation. 

Choices include wood, composite, and hardwoods, each with unique benefits.

Many composite decking manufacturers, including the popular Trex brand, offer warranties that protect against warping under specific conditions. These warranties typically last between 20 and 50 years, but they usually exclude claims related to improper installation of the product. Some manufacturer warranties only cover decks built by certified professionals.

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