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Avatar for IHS Construction, Inc.
IHS Construction, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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"Professional, Excellent results, Responded quickly and was on time! Was able to recognize my problem and repair. Very reasonable."
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WearDeck
WearDeck
WearDeck

+13

Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Stenersen Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"100% satisfied! Kyle's crew put a new tile floor down in my lanai and I could not be happier. The work was superb, his crew did a wonderful job and left the site sparkling clean. And Kyle was so easy to communicate with. He responded right away anytime I had a question. And the price was very fair. I will absolutely use Sternersen Construction for any future projects!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DLS Home Services
5.0(
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Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"Dave and his crew have worked in my home several times over the last few years. He can do almost anything! He has built and installed book shelves, Replaced doors, installed a new sink, repaired drywall just to namea few. I feel very comfortable having him in my home which a important to me as a single female."
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+49

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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LMJ General Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Credit card accepted

"We had wallpaper installed in the master bath, plus several carpentry projects. Luis is professional, prompt & a pleasure to do business with. I give him & his team an A+ rating!"
Driveway Complete 2 weeks later
Double door 10' gate ready to be use!!
New Driftwood Architecture shingles
Cracked driveway
Existing wood fence knock by wind

+159

Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Province Roofing and Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a delight working with Province/Roland. He was prompt and very informative throughout the process. Far and away, the best home repair service I have worked with in the Leland area. I hope to hire them for more work on my home."
New Porch Roof
New Porch Roof
Porch Roof
Porch Roof
New Porch Roof

+16

Response time7 hrs
137 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

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.

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

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