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Salter Customs LLC

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Salter Customs LLC

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4 years of experience

We are a do it all company, we do everything.Our specialities are cleaning, detailing, auto maintence , lawncare, & welding and custom fabrication of metal, weld repairs, I am the fastest and the best in the business. I have over 32 years experience in my trade. I have overseen major local projects such as the VA. Beach Emergency Center, VA Science Museum Sea Turtle Rail, Security Upgrades and Renovations to Norfolk Naval Base Little Creek Naval Base and the Raptor Flight Simulator Project in Suffolk, VA. From shipboard projects to small home projects I start with safety and quality and I end with the same values as each and every customer would have. So if you need a welder, or a fabricator, pipe installed , or just simple how to knowledge give us a call. We can do anything that your project needs. Even if you need a few extra hands to wrap up your project don't hesitate to call.

We are a do it all company, we do everything.Our specialities are cleaning, detailing, auto maintence , lawncare, & welding and custom fabrication of metal, weld repairs, I am the fastest and the best in the business. I have over 32 years experience in my trade. I have overseen major local projects such as the VA. Beach Emergency Center, VA Science Museum Sea Turtle Rail, Security Upgrades and Renovations to Norfolk Naval Base Little Creek Naval Base and the Raptor Flight Simulator Project in Suffolk, VA. From shipboard projects to small home projects I start with safety and quality and I end with the same values as each and every customer would have. So if you need a welder, or a fabricator, pipe installed , or just simple how to knowledge give us a call. We can do anything that your project needs. Even if you need a few extra hands to wrap up your project don't hesitate to call.


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Lumber Ark

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Lumber Ark

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4 years of experience

Discover Unparalleled Expertise in Custom Playground Construction with Lumber Ark! At Lumber Ark, we bring your dream playground to life with precision and creativity. Our skilled craftsmen specialize in designing and building custom playgrounds that captivate imaginations. From whimsical themes to innovative structures, we deliver quality and safety in every detail. With a commitment to excellence, Lumber Ark is your trusted partner for crafting unique and engaging playgrounds that stand the test of time. Explore the endless possibilities of outdoor play with our bespoke playground solutions. Contact us for a personalized consultation and let the adventure begin!

Discover Unparalleled Expertise in Custom Playground Construction with Lumber Ark! At Lumber Ark, we bring your dream playground to life with precision and creativity. Our skilled craftsmen specialize in designing and building custom playgrounds that captivate imaginations. From whimsical themes to innovative structures, we deliver quality and safety in every detail. With a commitment to excellence, Lumber Ark is your trusted partner for crafting unique and engaging playgrounds that stand the test of time. Explore the endless possibilities of outdoor play with our bespoke playground solutions. Contact us for a personalized consultation and let the adventure begin!



SCOTTS CREEKER SERVICES LLC

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SCOTTS CREEKER SERVICES LLC

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Local crawlspace specialist and handyman. Free crawlspace inspection with pictures for your records. No obligation. It's worth it to get someone with many years of experience to give you an honest opinion on the condition of your home. Especially if you've recently gotten a large quote from other crawlspace companies!! No one compares to our prices or quality.

Local crawlspace specialist and handyman. Free crawlspace inspection with pictures for your records. No obligation. It's worth it to get someone with many years of experience to give you an honest opinion on the condition of your home. Especially if you've recently gotten a large quote from other crawlspace companies!! No one compares to our prices or quality.


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Howard Construction

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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 .


Solid Foundation Construction Services Corporation

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Solid Foundation Construction Services Corporation

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Solid Foundation Construction Services Corporation is a number one leading remodeling company that provides excellent ethics and services to its customers. Solid Foundation Construction Services has been in operation since 2019 providing technical individuality to fits each and every customers needs and wants in a timely and fashionable manner. The residential services that we offer includes interior/ exterior remodeling and renovations, Permit Applications, Carpentry renovations, Paint Pre-construction consulting and estimating, Drywall, Construction Management, Lighting Design and Installation, Property Management Service, Renovations/Fit Outs Additions, Interior/Exterior Renovations, Bathroom addition, Room additions, and other projects. We are competitive and fair in price company that gets the job successfully completed.

Solid Foundation Construction Services Corporation is a number one leading remodeling company that provides excellent ethics and services to its customers. Solid Foundation Construction Services has been in operation since 2019 providing technical individuality to fits each and every customers needs and wants in a timely and fashionable manner. The residential services that we offer includes interior/ exterior remodeling and renovations, Permit Applications, Carpentry renovations, Paint Pre-construction consulting and estimating, Drywall, Construction Management, Lighting Design and Installation, Property Management Service, Renovations/Fit Outs Additions, Interior/Exterior Renovations, Bathroom addition, Room additions, and other projects. We are competitive and fair in price company that gets the job successfully completed.




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Advanta Construction

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Advanta Construction

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11 years of experience

Advanta Construction is an expanding company servicing the greater New York area. We are experienced in both commercial and residential projects. Our organization consists of our coordinated, client oriented office team and our crew of skilled craftsmen well practiced in many trades; including carpentry, plumbing, waterproofing, painting, and much more. Such a vast team allows us to provide for all of your construction needs.

Advanta Construction is an expanding company servicing the greater New York area. We are experienced in both commercial and residential projects. Our organization consists of our coordinated, client oriented office team and our crew of skilled craftsmen well practiced in many trades; including carpentry, plumbing, waterproofing, painting, and much more. Such a vast team allows us to provide for all of your construction needs.

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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