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DAVE JOHNSON BUILDING & REMODELING INC
4.4(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Porter, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave and his team are top notch. Dave listens to your ideas and offers some wonderful ideas of his own. He started the 6 week job on time and finished on time. His team were professional, courteous and, most of all, very tidy. They cleaned up the mess everyday. Dave was recommended to me by a neighbor that renovated their home. In fact he is here again right now building a mantle for my center fireplace. I will also hire him to install a tile back splash over my stove. His prices are very reasonable and competitive with other contractors out there. I am now living full time in a home that previously I lived in April through October. It has been warm and cozy all winter long. I love my year round home! I highly recommend Dave and his team for any or your building or renovation needs, be it large or small."
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A & D Renovations
4.4(
50
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Porter, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A&D was very responsive. They provided a great price and were easy to work with adapting to any concerns that arose along the way. Easy to get a hold of at any time and they always called back and had a man to respond to our concerns."
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Joe Lane Carpentry
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Porter, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Joe, his Brother and Father did an amazing job painting the entire interior of our town house. They did the job as scheduled provided communication along the way and finished on schedule. We really appreciated their professionalism and delivering on all our expectations."
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Garage next to house
Framing progress

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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rider's Home Improvements
4.6(
13
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Porter, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Rider Home Improvement did a great job with our cabin portico project. We wanted to cover our front entry steps with a small exterior addition to protect the steps and keep the entry free of snow and rain. The cabin is rustic, so we wanted rough sawn cedar and stone bases to keep the look of our log cabin. Craig Rider was extremely good about being pro-active, following up promptly, and showing up when he said he would. We had a few sub-contractor and weather issues that impacted our schedule, but Craig kept us on his radar and made our small project a priority. We had a few concerns about material quantities, measuring, and overall design aesthetics, but with continuous in-person conversations, we achieved what we set out to achieve. Craig’s pricing was fair and transparent. We enjoyed working with both Craig and his son, David, and are very pleased with the final project."
Bathroom Renovation
Siding
Exterior Painting
Framing
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Exteriors & Renovations
4.4(
19
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Porter, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great work, full roof replacement with various vents needed. Showed up early, worked hard all day long on the hottest day of the summer so far. Clean up was careful and thorough. Could not be happier. Wonderful all around thank you Manny and his crew!"
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

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.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

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