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Avatar for Advantage Construction
Advantage Construction
4.6(
66
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"A unique situation involving removal of a Four Season sunroom consisting of 37 windows without a mess. Then installing 10 new windows, extending the roof with all the necessary siding and insulation required. We look forward to working with Advantage Construction in our next home project."
Response time4 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Myers Restoration, Inc.
4.6(
65
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Probably the quickest to respond contractor in New Hanover county, as well as the best communicating one! Very precise work and timely done! Professional and to the point! Would definitely recommend with no reservations, and would use again in the future!"
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Response time7 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
Avatar for Barrow Construction of NC, LLC
Barrow Construction of NC, LLC
5.0(
5
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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.

Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ten Nails Construction, Inc.
4.9(
7
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jon is hands down the best contractor, and one of the best people, I've ever worked with on a home improvement project. He and his team are masters of their craft, their work is beautiful, and their work ethic is tremendous. I can't recommend them enough for any of your contracting needs! Simply put, Jon is the best there is."
Deck Remodel and Addition
Existing deck
Existing deck
Existing deck
Existing deck

+1

Response time5 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pelagic Construction
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Project Financing Available! With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of renovation projects. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Pelagic Construction a call today, we look forward to working with you!

Whitebridge Renovation
Whitebridge Renovation
Whitebridge Renovation
Whitebridge Renovation
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Future Overseas, LLC
5.0(
6
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"They professionally hung two large TVs to the wall. Very efficient. Very skilled. Would hire again in a second. They also bind a medicine cabinet in the bathroom … pro!"
Sunrooms and Patio Enclosures Project
Handyman Services Project
General Remodeling Project
Painting - Interior Project
Sunrooms and Patio Enclosures Project

+18

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Those Flipping Woodards LLC
4.6(
9
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Credit card accepted

"Good communication,he was always on time and everything was fixed in a timely manner. Pricing was fair and he took his time to make sure everything was done right and looked nice. I am planning to use him for another project in the future."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+19

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

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.

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

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.

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.

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