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Powers Performance Construction LLC
4.3(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Kinston, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very satisfied with the quality of workmanship"
Decks and Porches Project
Remodeling - General Project
General Remodeling Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Gazebo

+53

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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My Blessing LLC
4.0(
3
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Kinston, NC and surrounding areas

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My Blessing LLC offers kitchen and bathroom remodeling, interior and exterior painting, sheetrock, laminate flooring, carpentry, and door and window finishing services in Ayden, NC.\n\nWe serve in Ayden, NC, Grifton Township NC; Winterville Town NC; Grimesland Township NC; Farmville Town NC; Chicod Township NC; and the surrounding areas.\n\nRemodeling Services, Remodeling Company , Remodeling Contractor, Professional Remodeling, Home Remodeling Services\nSheetrock Service, Laminated Flooring\n\nFor more information visit our website: remodeleraydennc.com

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+10

Response time2 days
Response rate99%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Calypso Woodworks
5.0(
12
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Kinston, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am absolutely thrilled with the fireplace surround and mantle designed and installed by Calypso Woodworks! From the initial consultation to the final completion, their team exceeded my expectations in every way. The design process was seamless. They really took the time to understand my vision and preferences. The attention to detail and expertise provided were invaluable. An eadded bonus was the reasonable cost of the project. They provided a competitive quote and delivered exceptional value for the price. The quality and craftsmanship far exceeded my expectations, making the investment well worth every penny."
Punch bag
Gym
Custom banquet table 10 feet long
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Gym

+46

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Handyman services
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Kinston, NC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With 25 years residential construction experience we offer craftsmanship and quality in all of our projects. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

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James Taylor Construction Inc
4.4(
582
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Kinston, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"James was personally involved with the roof replacement project. He gave a date to perform the job and his team came on time, and replaced the roof in a day. He is knowledgebable has been in the business for 25 yrs.is honest, very competitively priced and follows up if you should have any questions."
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JH Home Improvement
4.8(
21
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Kinston, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Javier always do an outstanding job for. He is very honest and trustworthy. Very happy with his high quality work for me for almost over 6 years."
Complete Home Remodeling
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+18

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Final Choice Service Solutions, LLC
5.0(
12
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Kinston, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Credit card accepted

"Final Choice Service Soultions provided exceptional communication and service during multiple projects for me. Showing up on time and completing the work with high quality in a timely manner at a reasonable price. He also took the time to explain what was done and to ensure to remove all trash and clean up after completed work. I would definitely hire again."
Bathroom Exhaust fan finished
Handyman Services
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Security Storm Door Installation

+25

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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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