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Black Bear Construction
4.7(
17
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Serving Cape Elizabeth, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kyle and his team did a great job building doorways and installing doors in my upstairs. I have already hired them for a second round of work in my home! "
Gorham Siding
New shed siding
old house siding
new house siding
old porch

+11

Response time2 days
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by47%of homeowners
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MTL Renovations
5.0(
5
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Serving Cape Elizabeth, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Tyler was responsive, friendly, and answered all of my questions about the project. His work is great and his prices are very fair. I would absolutely hire him again for another project."
MTL
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Innovative Construction
4.2(
22
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Serving Cape Elizabeth, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This contractor DID NOT FINISH THE JOB and when I requested he leave the material needed to. finish he agreed but did not leave the materials. I learned, after hiring, the owner and crew drink at lunch and the electrician had to inform him that the bottom studs in my wall were not attached or ready for finishing. Ceiling seams are not finished properly. The area was not cleaned properly and I had to hire a professional to clean. The windows were not protected when they painted and the overspray coated my windows and had to be cleaned by me. He provided me with referrals and they were glowing. I don't know why he was unwilling to complete this room. "
Before
Deck Repair
Deck Repair
Before
MIDWAY

+6

Response time3 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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G.A. Doughty Construction
3.9(
14
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Serving Cape Elizabeth, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My job was extremely small, just repairing squirrel damage to the flashing around our chimney. They were extremely prompt in responding and did a great job for an extremely reasonable price. I am very appreciative."
Custom Kitchen
Response time2 days
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
Pineland Property Maintenance LLC
New to Angi

Serving Cape Elizabeth, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with.\n\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

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FAQs for carpentry framing installation projects in Cape Elizabeth, ME

Both steel and wood can last over 100 years with proper care. However, wood could rot or warp when exposed to moisture, whereas galvanized steel is rotproof, insect-proof, and much more fire-resistant. Steel is friendlier to the environment as it doesn’t require cutting down trees, and the frame can be recycled. The energy-efficiency rating of metal stud framing can be higher than conventional wood construction. Metal studs are easier and quicker to install.

Whether you’re using wood or metal stud framing, follow the “16 on center” rule, meaning you should have a stud every 16 inches. A 20-foot wall spans a total of 320 inches. This works out to 20 spans of 16 inches, plus one starting stud, for a total requirement of 21 studs to frame a 20-foot wall.

Drywall installation costs $1.15 to $2 per square foot on metal stud framing or $2,300 for an average 2,000-square-foot house. The total cost for metal framing and drywall ranges from $20 to $30 per linear foot. Metal frames often seem light, but they can be exceptionally strong once drywall or sheathing is attached.

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