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GrayBridge
5.0(
15
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Serving Cumberland-foreside, ME and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joshua did an incredible job on our drywall project. He was so communicative, flexible with our schedule and did great work. We had an incredibly tight timeline and Joshua came in and saved the day for us. Can’t recommend him enough. "
Working on Deck
Finished Deck
Old Door
Progress Pic
Trim

+104

Response time2 days
Response rate96%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Black Bear Construction
4.7(
17
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Serving Cumberland-foreside, ME and surrounding areas

Angi 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
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by47%of homeowners
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MTL Renovations
5.0(
5
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Serving Cumberland-foreside, ME and surrounding areas

Angi 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%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A.G. Construction, LLC
4.8(
6
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Serving Cumberland-foreside, ME and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Garage will be built in the spring but they gave me a detailed estimate and will get all the permits when the building is getting closer to the time. He was very professional when he came out to talk with me"
Jefferson Deck Rebuild
Jefferson Deck Rebuild
Jefferson Deck Rebuild
Camp on post
Camp on post

+27

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for carpentry framing installation projects in Cumberland-foreside, 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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