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Bellevue Construction Company
5.0(
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Serving Thorndike, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"My rental property looked like a horror show until I hired Bellevue construction company to scrape and paint my whole house. What a great job they did. So easy to work with and their price was cheaper than the other 2 companies I got quotes from. I would highly recommend this company to anyone."
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+69

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.7(
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Serving Thorndike, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tejada’s remodeling will go above and beyond to make sure you are happy with the services provided. They were flexible and worked around our schedule. I already have them scheduled for more work this month! They do it all! Thank you Tejada’s!!!"
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+6

Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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G.A. Doughty Construction
3.4(
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Serving Thorndike, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a great experience working with G.A. Doughty Construction. From the start, their team was communicative, responsive, and collaborative—making sure we were involved and informed at every step. They helped us navigate and recover from a difficult prior experience, stepping in with professionalism and integrity to get the work done right. Their commitment to quality and transparency gave us real peace of mind, and we’re grateful for their expertise and support throughout the project."
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Response time2 days
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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WFA Woodwork
4.5(
10
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Serving Thorndike, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Responsible, adaptable, always checks in before completing each section of the project. Made suggestions, but, also very customer focused. I would hire Wade again and have referred him to friends. His work was precise, a true craftsman. Neat, cleans up after the project."
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+7

Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Baker Electric and Sons
4.1(
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Serving Thorndike, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The best electrical Company I have ever had work for me. They scheduled my appointment and kept me informed very well when they could do the job. Mike was very conscious about our house and his work area. He work very fast and fixed everyone of my problems, if you call and there is a little wait time before they can do it wait because Baker electric is worth the wait."
Response time2 days
72 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Gilmax General Contractors
New to Angi

Serving Thorndike, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

With over 20 years experience in the Remodeling industry, Gilmax General Contractors is your industry expert in Somerset county and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

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Boynton Builders LLC
5.0(
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Serving Thorndike, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We have hired Wes at Boynton Builders three times now and his work is nothing but top notch. His prices are fair and honest. He is professional and leaves the work area looking better than when he arrived. Highly recommend Wes for all of your home projects! You won’t be disappointed."
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+20

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ironwood Construction
5.0(
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Serving Thorndike, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Offers commercial services

"Working with Ironwood Construction was a fantastic experience! They were professional, prompt, and produced quality work when building my shed. I absolutely love it! I highly recommend Ironwood Construction to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled contractor."
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+26

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished 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.

A few signs that you need a new door frame include:

  • The door no longer fits properly in its frame and sticks or scrapes.

  • You notice cracks, holes, or rotting.

  • You feel a draft coming from around the door when it’s closed.

  • You find yourself frequently needing to make repairs.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

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.

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.

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