Framing can be one of the most exciting parts of a home renovation or build. This is the step when the structure of the space starts to come alive, or when you can see the different rooms in an interior space. It’s also when it becomes much easier to see how the finished product is going to look. Framing happens towards the beginning of a project, so it’s important to make sure the contractor does it correctly to avoid costly issues further on down the line.
Modern Life Developments in Edmonton has three key things to look for when hiring a framer for your home:
Hire a framer who has good communication skills
Framing requires excellent communication, coordination, and planning skills. There is typically more than one person working on a framing job, and it’s important to keep things organized. It’s much too easy for things to get disorganized in a large-scale project. When things start to go wrong in the early stages, it can cause issues throughout the project. Make sure that the framer you hire has the skills needed to run an efficient job and finish things properly.
Make sure your contractor has the right tools for the job
Proper framing tools and experience will ensure the contractor can finish the job correctly and efficiently. Gone are the days of using brute force and strength to finish framing jobs. Work smarter, not harder as the saying goes. With the technology available today, make sure the contractor you hire is efficient with their time. Modern-day framers use lasers to tell where studs should go and don’t rely on older techniques like chalk lines anymore. They can get the framing up for your new home, basement development, or major renovation in no time.
A good framing contractor should be ready for the unexpected
When it comes to older homes, it’s not uncommon to find surprises hidden in the walls. This can mean anything from improper materials to faulty installation of framing. It’s not unheard of to see older framing jobs that have irregular stud spacing. When changing things around, taking the extra time to find each individual stud can go a long way. Framers with experience should be aware of the importance of not skipping any steps. They’ll do the job properly at every phase. This can save headaches down the line, or even unsafe work being done in your home.
Framing Contractors in Edmonton
While Modern Life Developments is a full general contracting company, they also offer framing services. A benefit to hiring a company with a wide range of knowledge is that they recognize the importance of each step of the home renovation process. While framing can be one of the first steps in the renovation process, all the other steps rely on it. By being ready for the unexpected, having the right tools, and having the right skill set can mean the difference between a good framer, and a great framing contractor.
Contact Modern Life Developments for your general contracting and framing needs today.
