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Barrow Construction

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Barrow Construction

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26 years of experience

Barrow Construction, LLC has been serving as a leading Construction Company in the Virginia-North Carolina area since it was founded in 1999. Beginning as a small company doing decks, siding, framing, and interior trim, Barrow Construction has grown to provide over 25 residential and commercial services. After over 20 years in the business, Barrow Construction wants to focus on the residential construction sector in the southeastern Virginia/northeastern North Carolina area. Barrow Construction works hand in hand with their clients creating something custom and uniquely yours! Call us today, and let's make your idea a reality.

Barrow Construction, LLC has been serving as a leading Construction Company in the Virginia-North Carolina area since it was founded in 1999. Beginning as a small company doing decks, siding, framing, and interior trim, Barrow Construction has grown to provide over 25 residential and commercial services. After over 20 years in the business, Barrow Construction wants to focus on the residential construction sector in the southeastern Virginia/northeastern North Carolina area. Barrow Construction works hand in hand with their clients creating something custom and uniquely yours! Call us today, and let's make your idea a reality.

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Howard Construction

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29 years of experience

Quality Residential Builders providing an array of building solutions to meet your individual needs. A Dependable, Honest and Dedicated staff with over 30years experience is ready to provide you with a solution to your specific building need. Fully Insured and Class A Licensed. Discounts Offered to Military and LEO families.

Quality Residential Builders providing an array of building solutions to meet your individual needs. A Dependable, Honest and Dedicated staff with over 30years experience is ready to provide you with a solution to your specific building need. Fully Insured and Class A Licensed. Discounts Offered to Military and LEO families.

ElCorita l l C

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ElCorita l l C

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Specialties include framing in Reading and Using Blue Prints and Decks and Porches,Remodeling,New and Old Homes and last but not least getting it done Right. What allows Me and my Business to stand out from the Competitors is the fact that I am very coordinated and Love to do things right the first time Efficiently and Timely and at Good and Fair Prices. In this business of framing I have experience extending and surpassing 18 years of hard endured labor and experience .

Specialties include framing in Reading and Using Blue Prints and Decks and Porches,Remodeling,New and Old Homes and last but not least getting it done Right. What allows Me and my Business to stand out from the Competitors is the fact that I am very coordinated and Love to do things right the first time Efficiently and Timely and at Good and Fair Prices. In this business of framing I have experience extending and surpassing 18 years of hard endured labor and experience .

J&S Contractors Llc

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J&S Contractors Llc

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My name is Michael Sarmiento, I am the owner of J&S Contractors Llc. I have been in the construction business for 7 years, working in all type of general constructions, such as custom commercial, and residential. I offer services such as, Drywall, Framing, Siding, Ceramic Tile, Acoustical ceiling, Painting, Decks, Kitchens, Baths, Hardwood Flooring, Cabinet Installation, Strip & Wax Floors, Fences, Concrete, Demolition & Finish... and much more. All our work is guaranteed and affordable, We are a company that is Profesional, Reliable, and Trusted. We let our work speak for itself. It will be our pleasure to make your vision come true.

My name is Michael Sarmiento, I am the owner of J&S Contractors Llc. I have been in the construction business for 7 years, working in all type of general constructions, such as custom commercial, and residential. I offer services such as, Drywall, Framing, Siding, Ceramic Tile, Acoustical ceiling, Painting, Decks, Kitchens, Baths, Hardwood Flooring, Cabinet Installation, Strip & Wax Floors, Fences, Concrete, Demolition & Finish... and much more. All our work is guaranteed and affordable, We are a company that is Profesional, Reliable, and Trusted. We let our work speak for itself. It will be our pleasure to make your vision come true.

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

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.

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

You can use a nail to find ceiling joists, but it’s not as reliable as a stud finder, and you’ll end up with lots of small holes in your ceiling. If the nail hits a joist, you'll feel increased resistance. Mark the spot with a pencil. Repeat this process regularly along the ceiling, 16 or 24 inches apart, until you've mapped out the joist locations.

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