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Tenant fit out demolition in Ocean City MD. Apex was hired to cut and remove 2nd story slab at a Peebles Department store in order to install a new set of metal stairs leading to the mechanical room. For all your tenant fit out needs, give Apex Construction a call. We can handle all your interior demolition, framing, ACT, Sheet rock and painting. Call today for a free estimate.
Apex Construction performed the structural framing of this Keenwick, DE house recently and we thought we’d share some details on residential framing. Conventional house walls have an inner wooden framework called the ‘frame’. This framework may, or may not; support part of the house, but it does support exterior and interior wall coverings, and your windows and doors. Your house framing also provides cavities for electrical wiring, plumbing, ductwork, and insulation.
Although most walls are framed with two-by-four wall studs, two-by-six studs are used to provide more strength and larger cavities in some areas. Exterior walls, for example, may be framed with two-by-sixes to allow more room for insulation. Some bathroom walls are also framed with two-by-sixes to allow plenty of space for large pipes. Not all houses are framed with wooden wall studs, however. Some newer homes are built with metal studs, a practice adopted from commercial construction methods.
Multi-story houses are built one level at a time. Each floor provides a platform for the next series of framing and walls. Most contemporary houses are built using the platform construction method of house framing, and special wall framing considerations are necessary to ensure that any multi-story structure is framed safely and is up to code.
Non-bearing walls may be perpendicular or parallel to joists or rafters. They often may be identified from under the house, because they're not supported by a foundation wall or beam. Because they don't support loads, they usually can be removed without compromising a structure's strength, making them ideal for renovations or remodels. Load-bearing walls include exterior walls that carry ceiling, roof, or upper floor loads to the foundation and internal walls that support joists at a midspan. A joist is any of a set of parallel beams set from wall to wall to support the boards of a ceiling or floor.
If you are planning structural changes, such as removing walls, or if you are planning a complex building design, you should contact Apex Construction to evaluate your house framing. We will help you detail exactly what you want, draw up plans and material specifications, and will provide oversight for your project while it's in progress. Wall framing is one aspect of home construction that must be done correctly to ensure the integrity of your home. Call Apex Construction for more information or a project consultation.
Apex Construction performed tenant improvement services to retrofit this 10,000 square-foot commercial facility in North Ocean City Maryland into a fully functional Family Dollar Store. We completed the demolition, framing, electrical, flooring, sheet rock, painting, and installation of the acoustical ceilings. We replaced all the doors, windows, hardware, and drastically improved the storefront for maximum curb appeal. Apex Construction is quickly becoming Ocean City’s go-to commercial contractor, call us today and find out why!
The Ocean City Family Dollar Store at the Gold Coast Mall, your neighborhood dollar discount store, is where you’ll find the products you and your family needs the most at the lowest prices. From groceries, to health and beauty products, to household goods and clothing, Family Dollar stores carry national brands at incredible savings. You can save even more when you check their Weekly Ads and use their Coupons for groceries. Stop by this Family Dollar at the Gold Coast Mall in Ocean City today and see why they really are your neighborhood dollar discount store.
Apex Construction is an MBE and SBA 8a certified construction contractor operating on the Maryland Eastern Shore, Lower Delaware Coast, and other local Mid-Atlantic Regions. Contact us today for a free consultation and project quote!
