We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 5 years of hands on experience, with a partner with over 15 years of experience to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"Nice jobâ ¦Tyler was great to work with Would recommend"
Alan G on June 2022
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 5 years of hands on experience, with a partner with over 15 years of experience to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"Nice jobâ ¦Tyler was great to work with Would recommend"
Alan G on June 2022
Better Business Bureau Accredited firm with an A+ Rating. 2017 Connecticut Better Business Bureau Marketplace Excellence Awards NOMINEE for SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Established in 1998, R.A.M. Contracting, Inc. is Robertson Michaud company specializing in Custom Projects. We are based in Connecticut and are one of the most highly regarded companies for our craftsmanship, attention to detail and customer service. Fully licensed, insured and bondable. We service Federal, Industrial, Commercial and Select Residential clientele. Registered with the United States Government Systems for Award Management (SAMS), State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Vermont Office Of Professional Regulation. We are an Environmental Protection Agency Lead Safe Certified Firm. Please provide details about your project in the Homeowner Description. Leads without any description will not be accepted. For more information please call us at 860-413-2263. We are available 7 days a week.
"Very responsive, clear and professional. Gave me information I needed and then some."
Vivian Z on July 2018
Better Business Bureau Accredited firm with an A+ Rating. 2017 Connecticut Better Business Bureau Marketplace Excellence Awards NOMINEE for SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Established in 1998, R.A.M. Contracting, Inc. is Robertson Michaud company specializing in Custom Projects. We are based in Connecticut and are one of the most highly regarded companies for our craftsmanship, attention to detail and customer service. Fully licensed, insured and bondable. We service Federal, Industrial, Commercial and Select Residential clientele. Registered with the United States Government Systems for Award Management (SAMS), State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Vermont Office Of Professional Regulation. We are an Environmental Protection Agency Lead Safe Certified Firm. Please provide details about your project in the Homeowner Description. Leads without any description will not be accepted. For more information please call us at 860-413-2263. We are available 7 days a week.
"Very responsive, clear and professional. Gave me information I needed and then some."
Vivian Z on July 2018
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"His team was excellent. They went above and beyond expectations. I would strongly recommend these guys ."
Michael M on June 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"His team was excellent. They went above and beyond expectations. I would strongly recommend these guys ."
Michael M on June 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Very easy to get in touch with, and very honest! Quick to start and finish the job properly. I am happy with his work and would definitely have more work done by him in the future."
Beth F on October 2024
we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Very easy to get in touch with, and very honest! Quick to start and finish the job properly. I am happy with his work and would definitely have more work done by him in the future."
Beth F on October 2024
Hello everyone, my name is Jeremy Mousseau and I am the owner and operator of Moose-O’s painting. My business is veteran owned. Once a marine, always a Marine. And to top it off I will be the second generation of a painting business. I started painting when I was 16 years old, with my father. He is the owner of Bennington Paintrs. We at Mousseau’s painting make your home look beautiful. Check out my business Instagram/ and Facebook ( Insta: moose_ospainting/ FB: @mooseOpaints). Also, you can check out my personal Facebook. Jeremy Mousseau. We offer discounts to veterans, gym owners and martial art academies/clubs.
"Everything was great! The work was done in a timely manner (it was a rainy summer!) and the job was excellent. Jeremy and his crew are also extremely neat, and the area was clean at the end of each day. Highly recommended!"
Deb T on July 2024
Hello everyone, my name is Jeremy Mousseau and I am the owner and operator of Moose-O’s painting. My business is veteran owned. Once a marine, always a Marine. And to top it off I will be the second generation of a painting business. I started painting when I was 16 years old, with my father. He is the owner of Bennington Paintrs. We at Mousseau’s painting make your home look beautiful. Check out my business Instagram/ and Facebook ( Insta: moose_ospainting/ FB: @mooseOpaints). Also, you can check out my personal Facebook. Jeremy Mousseau. We offer discounts to veterans, gym owners and martial art academies/clubs.
"Everything was great! The work was done in a timely manner (it was a rainy summer!) and the job was excellent. Jeremy and his crew are also extremely neat, and the area was clean at the end of each day. Highly recommended!"
Deb T on July 2024
National Lumber has fully stocked lumberyards, providing everything in building materials from frame to finish. Being the largest independent dealer of building materials in New England, we offer innovative, cost-effective solutions and quality products. From doors and windows to decking and more, our display areas have the products you need for every home maintenance and renovation project. From this location, we proudly serve Gardner, Ashby, Templeton, Hubbardston and all other surrounding towns! Our retail locations have knowledgeable staff to help contractors, remodelers and homeowners alike. We offer comprehensive solutions coupled with free local delivery services, which ensures that your building project runs on schedule. Our focus is on your success!
National Lumber has fully stocked lumberyards, providing everything in building materials from frame to finish. Being the largest independent dealer of building materials in New England, we offer innovative, cost-effective solutions and quality products. From doors and windows to decking and more, our display areas have the products you need for every home maintenance and renovation project. From this location, we proudly serve Gardner, Ashby, Templeton, Hubbardston and all other surrounding towns! Our retail locations have knowledgeable staff to help contractors, remodelers and homeowners alike. We offer comprehensive solutions coupled with free local delivery services, which ensures that your building project runs on schedule. Our focus is on your success!
At Apple Wood we strive to be a leader in our industry in customer service. Your initial phone call, if not answered during normal business hours, will be returned within 24 business hours. Our goal is to work with your budget to get you as much as possible while making your dream renovation come true. We try to get our customers back to their regular daily lives as quickly as possible without compromising quality. With over 25 years experience we are able to manage projects with an expertise that our testimonials will attest to. Feel free to stop by our show room or call us with all your remodeling questions.
"Lenny and Lisa are great. During the demolition phase, Lenny took great care to cover our hardwood floors and cleaned thoroughly while removing the countertops and backsplash which really helped to keep the dust level down. Lisa recommended vendors for our granite, tile backsplash and sink - they were all so helpful. We have never done a kitchen renovation before and were a little anxious about the process and making choices. Lenny allayed our fears and was spot on with suggestions. Lisa was always available for communication and answering questions. The sub-contractors were all excellent, personable and professional. The whole job was finished ahead of schedule which allowed for our 18 month old granddaughter to come for an earlier visit! Overall we are thrilled with the outcome and will definitely use Apple Wood for future projects!"
Lisa S on August 2019
At Apple Wood we strive to be a leader in our industry in customer service. Your initial phone call, if not answered during normal business hours, will be returned within 24 business hours. Our goal is to work with your budget to get you as much as possible while making your dream renovation come true. We try to get our customers back to their regular daily lives as quickly as possible without compromising quality. With over 25 years experience we are able to manage projects with an expertise that our testimonials will attest to. Feel free to stop by our show room or call us with all your remodeling questions.
"Lenny and Lisa are great. During the demolition phase, Lenny took great care to cover our hardwood floors and cleaned thoroughly while removing the countertops and backsplash which really helped to keep the dust level down. Lisa recommended vendors for our granite, tile backsplash and sink - they were all so helpful. We have never done a kitchen renovation before and were a little anxious about the process and making choices. Lenny allayed our fears and was spot on with suggestions. Lisa was always available for communication and answering questions. The sub-contractors were all excellent, personable and professional. The whole job was finished ahead of schedule which allowed for our 18 month old granddaughter to come for an earlier visit! Overall we are thrilled with the outcome and will definitely use Apple Wood for future projects!"
Lisa S on August 2019
Licensed and insured, in the business for over 15 years Family owned and operated.
Licensed and insured, in the business for over 15 years Family owned and operated.
We are a family owned business a father and son team that focuses on producing the best product possible and always delivering exactly what the customer wants while staying with in budget. Mike Wilber and Son has be in business for well over 30 years.
We are a family owned business a father and son team that focuses on producing the best product possible and always delivering exactly what the customer wants while staying with in budget. Mike Wilber and Son has be in business for well over 30 years.
Professional installation in an average-sized room (approximately 150 square feet) typically requires one to two full workdays. Larger spaces or projects involving texture removal may extend to three or four days. Additional time may be needed for painting or staining if not included in the initial installation. Weather conditions can affect drying times for adhesives and finishes, potentially extending the overall project timeline.
Beadboard features narrow vertical planks with rounded ridges ("beads") running between grooves, creating a traditional, detailed appearance. Shiplap consists of wider horizontal boards with overlapping edges that create distinctive shadow lines between panels. Beadboard offers a more formal, classic aesthetic often associated with cottage or Victorian styles, while shiplap provides a more contemporary or rustic look popular in farmhouse and coastal designs.
Beadboard can work well in humid environments when appropriate materials are selected. Vinyl or PVC beadboard offers superior moisture resistance for bathrooms, laundry rooms, and other high-humidity spaces. Traditional wood beadboard requires thorough sealing with moisture-resistant paint or clear finishes to prevent warping or mold growth. MDF beadboard generally performs poorly in damp locations and should be avoided in these applications.
Beadboard can be installed directly over popcorn ceilings provided the existing texture is firmly attached and the ceiling structure is sound. However, testing for asbestos is essential for popcorn ceilings installed before the 1980s. Professional texture removal costs $1.30 to $2.50 per square foot, while asbestos remediation runs significantly higher at $3 to $7 per square foot. Direct installation over popcorn texture may affect the final appearance and requires careful planning for fixture integration.
Regular maintenance involves gentle dusting with a soft brush attachment on your vacuum or a microfiber duster to prevent dirt accumulation in grooves. For deeper cleaning, lightly dampen a soft cloth with a mild cleaning solution appropriate for your beadboard material. Avoid excessive moisture, particularly with wood or MDF installations. Painted beadboard may require occasional touch-ups or repainting every 5-7 years, while stained wood might need resealing periodically to maintain its protective finish.